When assessing a breastfed newborn for appropriate weight gain, the nurse knows that the normal rate should be
a. 1/3 to 1/2 pound per week for the first 6 months
b. 4 pounds a month for the first 6 months
c. 1 pound a week for the first 3 months
d. 1/4 to 1/2 pound per month for first 2 months
A
The average weight gain for a breastfed infant is approximately 0.5 ounces per day for the first 6 months of life. The infant usually doubles his or her birth weight in the first 5 months.
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What will be an ideal response?
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