The nurse is teaching the mother of a newborn how the immune system functions. Which statement regarding the process that occurs when healthy children are exposed to infection indicates accurate understanding of the information presented?
1. "Children who are exposed to infection naturally develop antibodies."
2. "Children who are exposed to infection are found to be healthier."
3. "Children who are exposed to infection will acquire terminal illnesses."
4. "Children who are exposed to infection will have weakened immune systems."
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Explanation:
1. As healthy children are exposed to more infections, they naturally develop antibodies.
2. Being exposed to infections will not lead to healthy children.
3. Exposure to infections will not lead children to acquire terminal illnesses.
4. Exposure to infectious disease will not weaken children's immune systems.
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