A patient with mastitis is concerned about breastfeeding while she has an active infection. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?

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The organisms are localized in the breast tissue and are not excreted in the breast milk. The organism will not get into the infant's gastrointestinal system. Because of an immature immune system, infants are susceptible to many infections; however, this infection is in the breast tissue and is not excreted in the breast milk. The patient is just producing the immunoglobulin from this infection, so it is not available for the infant.

A Patient with Mastitis Is Concerned About Breastfeeding While She