A Pregnant Client Tests Positive for the Hepatitis B Virus

A pregnant client tests positive for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) . The client asks the nurse if she will be able to breast-feed the baby as planned after delivery. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "Breast-feeding is allowed after the baby has been vaccinated with immune globulin."
B) "Breast-feeding is not advised, and you should seriously consider bottle-feeding the baby."
C) "You will not be able to breast-feed the baby until 6 months after delivery."
D) "Breast-feeding is not a problem, and you will be able to breast-feed immediately after delivery."