Baby James was born weighing 6 lbs. What will likely happen to his weight in the first few days of his life?
A. He will gain about 10% of his body weight due to rigorous feeding.
B. He will lose half of his body weight because newborns don't nurse or feed in the first few days of life.
C. He will shed excess fluid and lose 5-10% of his body weight.
D. He will remain at the same body weight for the first week of his life.
Answer: C
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