Why is Rh incompatibility referred to as "incompatible?"
A) Because the Rh factors of mother and child are the same, which can be fatal
B) Because both mother and child develop antibodies that cannot interact
C) Because the Rh factors of the mother and child are different, which may cause problems in subsequent pregnancies
D) Because the fetus is Rh-negative and it should be Rh-positive

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Rh incompatibility refers to a situation where the Rh factor of the mother is negative and that of the child is positive, leading to potential problems in subsequent pregnancies as the mother's immune system may produce antibodies against the Rh-positive blood cells of the fetus.

Why Is Rh Incompatibility Referred to as "Incompatible