During a 12-month well-baby visit, a mother reports that the baby has been breast-fed since birth and has never been ill. She is trying to convince her sister who is currently pregnant to breast-feed also and asks the nurse about the benefits of breast-feeding. The nurse explains the immune benefits of breast-feeding and provides the mother with pamphlets. The nurse determines the patient understands the teaching based on which of the following patient statements?
a) "Breast-feeding is beneficial because the dominant antibody IgA in breast milk acts by functioning as an antigen receptor in the mucosal membranes."
b) "Breast-feeding is beneficial because the dominant antibody IgM in breast milk is the first immunoglobulin produced in response to bacterial and viral infections."
c) "Breast-feeding is beneficial because T lymphocytes found in breast milk are primarily responsible for cellular immunity."
d) "Breastfeeding is beneficial because the dominant antibody IgG in breast milk assumes a major role in bloodborne and tissue infections."
Answer: A
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