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NCLEX - RN Practice Questions Exam 1 2026 Update Quiz

The mother of a newborn asks the nurse about her newborn's risk for infection. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A. "Your baby's resistance comes from the antibodies you passed on to him before birth and now with breast feeding."

B. "It usually takes about a month or two until the baby's immune system to become completely functional."

C. "Infections in newborns are rare because they have little difficulty localizing infections"

D. "If you notice that the newborn has a fever, then you need to have him seen by the doctor fairly quickly."

✔ Correct Answer:

A. "Your baby's resistance comes from the antibodies you passed on to him before birth and now with breast feeding."