A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)

Choice A rationale:

This statement is incorrect because Rho(D) immune globulin does not destroy Rh antibodies in a newborn who is Rh-positive. Instead, it acts to prevent the development of Rh antibodies in the mother.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is also incorrect. Rho(D) immune globulin does not destroy Rh antibodies in a woman who is Rh-negative. It is given to Rh-negative women to prevent them from forming Rh antibodies in response to Rh-positive fetal blood during pregnancy.

Choice C rationale:

This is the correct choice. Rho(D) immune globulin is given to Rh-negative women to prevent the formation of Rh antibodies. If an Rh-negative woman is exposed to Rh-positive blood (usually during childbirth), her immune system may recognize the Rh antigen as foreign and start producing Rh antibodies. These antibodies could potentially cross the placenta during a subsequent pregnancy and attack the red blood cells of an Rh-positive fetus, causing hemolytic disease in the newborn. Rho(D) immune globulin helps prevent this sensitization process.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is incorrect. Rho(D) immune globulin does not prevent the formation of Rh antibodies in a newborn who is Rh-positive. Its main purpose is to protect Rh-negative women from forming antibodies that could harm future Rh-positive pregnancies.

Choice A rationale:

Hypotension is not an expected finding in a client with severe preeclampsia. In preeclampsia, the client typically experiences hypertension (high blood pressure) rather than hypotension (low blood pressure). Hypotension may be concerning as it could indicate inadequate perfusion to vital organs.

Choice B rationale:

Headache is an expected finding in a client with severe preeclampsia. Headaches are a common symptom of preeclampsia and are often described as persistent and severe. They can result from increased blood pressure and possibly cerebral oedema.

Choice C rationale:

Tachycardia is not an expected finding in a client with severe preeclampsia. Tachycardia refers to an abnormally fast heart rate, but in preeclampsia, bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate) or a normal heart rate is more typical. Tachycardia could indicate other underlying issues.

Choice D rationale:

Polyuria is not an expected finding in a client with severe preeclampsia. Polyuria is characterized by excessive urination, and in preeclampsia, the opposite may occur due to decreased kidney perfusion, resulting in oliguria (reduced urine output).