Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about colostrum with a new mother who is breastfeeding. The mother asks, Why is colostrum so important for my baby? Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Colostrum is rich in antibodies, boosting the newborn's immune system. It lacks significant iron or vitamin K, and it does not act as a diuretic.