At birth, an infant weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Three days later, the newborn is being discharged. The parents note that the baby now weighs 7 pounds, 15 ounces
What explanation should the nurse give for the change in this newborn's weight? "His weight loss is: 1. "Excessive."
2. "Within normal limits."
3. "Less than expected."
4. "Unusual."
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Rationale:
1. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
2. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
3. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
4. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
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