A 28-year-old woman who is at 16 weeks' gestation has just undergone screening for ABO incompatibility. She asks the nurse why her blood contains anti-A antibodies. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Anti-A antibodies occur naturally, as a result of exposure to foods and different infections."
B) "It's most likely that you contracted anti-A antibodies through sexual activity."
C) "Anti-A antibodies are inherited; usually, they are genetically passed down from father to daughter."
D) "You may have contracted anti-A antibodies as a result of a viral infection."
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