Nurses play a crucial role in the administration and interpretation of the Coombs test. Its importance in nursing includes:
Ensuring Safe Blood Transfusions: Nurses must ensure that patients receive compatible blood, preventing transfusion reactions. Monitoring Pregnant Women: Nurses assist in prenatal care by monitoring for Rh incompatibility, which can lead to complications like jaundice in newborns. Diagnosing Hemolytic Anemia: By identifying antibodies causing red blood cell destruction, nurses can help in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with hemolytic anemia.
