A New Mother Expresses Concern About Immunizing Her Infant Saying

question 17

Multiple Choice

A new mother expresses concern about immunizing her infant saying, "I am breastfeeding, so I know that will pass my immunity to my baby. I don't see why anything else is necessary." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "You are correct that your baby will receive some passive immunity from you."
• B) "That immunity is called adapted immunity, and it only lasts for a few days."
• C) "There are some diseases for which immunity is not passed from mother to child."
• D) "Your baby will need the extra protection provided by standard immunizations."
• E) "Vaccines are not indicated until you stop breastfeeding."

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Definitions:

Aggregate Supply

The total supply of goods and services that firms in a national economy plan on selling during a specific time period.

Price Level

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Real GDP

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a specific period, adjusted for inflation, reflecting the actual productivity of an economy.

Aggregate Supply Curve

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