A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has a prescription for Rho (D) immunoglobulin.
The nurse should verify which of the following prior to administration?.

The correct answer is choice D.

Choice A rationale:

Rho (D) immunoglobulin is not administered when both the client and the newborn are Rh negative.

Choice B rationale:

Rho (D) immunoglobulin is not administered when both the client and the newborn are Rh positive.

Choice C rationale:

Rho (D) immunoglobulin is not administered when the client is Rh positive and the newborn is Rh negative.

Choice D rationale:

Rho (D) immunoglobulin is administered when the client is Rh negative and the newborn is Rh positive. Therefore, this choice is correct.

The correct answer is choice B.

Choice A rationale:

Vitamin K is given to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders, not eye conditions.

Choice B rationale:

Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is commonly used for prophylaxis of neonatal conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.

Choice C rationale:

Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment can be used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, but it is not typically used for prophylaxis of neonatal eye conditions.

Choice D rationale:

Silver nitrate solution was once used for prophylaxis of neonatal eye conditions, but it is no longer commonly used due to the risk of chemical conjunctivitis.