Which of the following statements regarding Rh disease during pregnancy is correct?
A) Isoimmunization occurs when an Rh-positive woman becomes pregnant by an Rh-negative man.
B) Rh disease is a problem during the first pregnancy and occurs when the mother's blood is Rh positive.
C) If the fetus inherits Rh-positive blood, it will create antibodies that can result in maternal hemolysis.
D) During subsequent pregnancies, the Rh antibody will cross the placental barrier and attack the fetal red blood cells.
Answer: D) During subsequent pregnancies, the Rh antibody will cross the placental barrier and attack the fetal red blood cells.
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