A patient who just delivered a newborn baby is concerned that the baby will "catch" a cold from a healthcare provider who was coughing and sneezing in the delivery room. How should the nurse respond?
1. "The baby has some protection from infections from the time of birth."
2. "The baby should be isolated."
3. "I will be sure to have everyone check the baby's temperature for signs of an infection."
4. "The healthcare provider should not have been participating in your care."
Correct Answer: 1
Immunoglobulin G is the only immunoglobulin to cross the placental barrier and provide immune protection to the neonate. The baby does not need to be isolated. The baby's temperature will be checked routinely and evaluated for signs of infection. This response would be inappropriate.
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