The nurse compared the birth weight of a 3-day-old with her current weight and determined the infant had lost weight. What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?
a. Do nothing because this is a normal occurrence.
b. Report the discrepancy to the pediatrician immediately.
c. Decrease the interval between the infant's feedings.
d. Try feeding the infant a different type of formula.
ANS: A
It is typical for the newborn to lose 5% to 10% of his or her birth weight in the first 3 to 4 days of life. No change in the plan of care is needed.
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