The family clinic nurse encourages a patient to continue breastfeeding her 8-month-old infant to facilitate maturation of the infant's immune system. When does this occur?
A.
12 months
B.
16 months
C.
18 months
D.
24 months
ANS: D
Because an infant's immune system does not become fully mature until 2 years of age, the maternal transfer of antibodies and immune factors enhances development of the immune system and facilitates the neonate's immune system response. The longer the time that an infant is breastfed, the stronger the protection again infection and the earlier the maturation of the infant's immune system.
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