The nurse is discussing the immune protection of the newborn with a pregnant woman. The nurse tells the mother that her body will provide her baby with what type of antibodies?
1. IgM
2. IgA
3. IgD
4. IgG
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Rationale 1: IgM is the first antibody produced with primary immune response. It does not cross the placenta.
Rationale 2: IgA does not cross the placenta.
Rationale 3: Although the function of IgD is not fully understood, it is not thought to cross the placenta.
Rationale 4: IgG crosses the placenta and provides the newborn with passive immunity.
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