Question

A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received my antibodies during pregnancy. Does that mean that my infant is protected against infections?" Which statement should the nurse make in response to the mother?

Answer 1

Answer:

The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection."

Explanation:

When a new baby is born, the antibodies of the mother is transferred to the baby when she is pregnant. And these antibodies will remain in the body for the entire life and will protect her from any infections.

           When the mother asked the nurse about the protection of her infant in case of any infection because the mother was told that her infant will received  her antibodies during pregnancy, the nurse answered the mother by explaining they the immune system of the new born is not mature at this stage so the infant is likely to be affected by germs and infections and will fall ill. Now the infant is at risk for infection.