The nurse is caring for a newborn baby. What is the nurse's understanding of this client's immunity?
A) The infant is not protected against antigens during the first month of life.
B) Maternal IgA is transferred to breastfed infants.
C) Breastfeeding does not provide any additional immunity to the baby.
D) An infant only receives immunity during gestation.
B) Maternal IgA is transferred to breastfed infants.
Explanation: A) During the first month of life, the newborn infant is protected against antigens as the mother's antibodies passed on from the placenta are still present in the infant.
B) Maternal IgA is transferred to the infant during breastfeeding, supporting immunity.
C) Maternal IgA is transferred to the infant during breastfeeding, supporting immunity.
D) Maternal IgA is transferred to the infant during breastfeeding, supporting immunity.
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