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Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification Practice Test

Category - Infections

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A major advantage of breastfeeding, when compared to formula feeding, is that breast milk provides the infant with:
  1. All five types of protective antibodies and formula does not contain these antibodies.
  2. All four types of protective antibodies and formula does not contain these antibodies.
  3. IgA immunoglobulin, like formula, but it also contains IgD.
  4. IgA immunoglobulin, like formula, but it also contains IgE.
Explanation
Answer: A - A major advantage of breast feeding when compared to formula feeding is that breast milk provides the infant with all five types of protective antibodies and formula does not contain these antibodies.
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