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NCLEX-PN

Category - Health Promotion

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The postpartum client is instructed to visit the physician in 2 months for the infant’s scheduled immunizations. The client asks, “Why can’t we immunize my baby now? I heard their immune system has not even matured yet.” The best response of the nurse is:
  1. “Immunizations are administered through a needle puncture. Your child’s body cannot effectively clot wounds until a few months from now.”
  2. “The exposure of your child to bacteria, viruses, and parasites is significantly lower than of the older children.”
  3. “Your baby received antibodies through the placenta. These antibodies can help your baby resist infections for a few months.”
  4. “Your baby has to be tested for allergies to the vaccines.”
Explanation
Answer: C - Antibodies from the mother are transferred to the fetus through the placenta. These antibodies are sufficient to help the child resist infections for a few months. Vaccines are given once the maternal antibodies drop.
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