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It prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in newborns who are Rh positive: The newborn is not the target of Rho(D) immunoglobulin. The medication is administered to the mother, not the infant.

It destroys Rh antibodies in newborns who are Rh positive: The injection does not act on antibodies already formed in anyone; it prevents the maternal immune system from forming them.

It destroys Rh antibodies in mothers who are Rh negative: Rho(D) does not destroy existing antibodies; it prevents their formation.

"This test measures the absorption of iodine and how it relates to the thyroid gland." TSH testing does not assess iodine absorption; it measures pituitary stimulation of the thyroid.

"This test detects antithyroid antibodies in your blood." Antithyroid antibodies are tested in conditions like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease, not TSH measurement.

"This test measures the amount of thyroid hormone that attaches to a protein in your blood." This describes total thyroid hormone levels, not TSH.

Monitor oral temperature every 4 hr: Monitoring temperature helps detect infection or worsening condition.

Maintain NPO status: NPO status is important to prevent complications in case the child requires surgery.

Medicate the client for pain every 4 hr as needed: Pain control is important, and withholding analgesics is no longer standard practice as it does not mask diagnostic findings significantly.

Loss of a parent: While parental loss is a significant psychosocial stressor, it is not as strong a predictor of suicide completion as a prior attempt.

Active psychiatric disorder: Psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety) increase suicide risk, but the presence of a prior attempt outweighs the risk from diagnosis alone.

History of substance abuse: Substance abuse elevates risk, but the history of a prior attempt is the more immediate and critical predictor.

Cover the cord with a sterile, moist saline dressing: This is important for preventing cord desiccation but is not the first priority; oxygenation takes precedence.

Prepare the client for an immediate birth: Cesarean delivery may be necessary, but initial pressure relief is performed before transport to the OR.

Place the client in knee-chest position: This helps reduce cord compression but is secondary to manually relieving pressure on the cord.

Obtain blood cultures: Important for diagnosis, but should not delay antibiotic administration.

Prepare the child for a lumbar puncture: Lumbar puncture confirms diagnosis, but antibiotics should be started immediately; delaying treatment could be life-threatening.

Place the child in isolation: Isolation prevents disease spread, but it is secondary to treating the infection promptly.

Smiles when a parent appears: Social smiling is a normal developmental milestone and not indicative of cerebral palsy.

Tracks an object with eyes: Visual tracking is a normal developmental milestone for an 8-month-old.

Uses a pincer grasp to pick up a toy: Fine motor milestones such as pincer grasp typically emerge around 9–10 months and are not specific early indicators of cerebral palsy at 8 months.

3+ protein in the urine: Proteinuria is a hallmark finding in preeclampsia, reflecting kidney involvement.

1+ pitting sacral edema: Mild edema can occur in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia; though severe edema may indicate worsening disease, mild edema is not inconsistent.

Blood pressure 148/98 mm Hg: Hypertension is a defining feature of preeclampsia, and a reading above 140/90 mm Hg meets diagnostic criteria.