An infant weighing 8 lb, 4 oz at birth weighs 7 lb, 15 oz 3 days later. What should the nurse explain to the parents about this change in the newborn's weight?

1. "This weight loss is unusual."
2. "This weight loss is less than expected."
3. "This weight loss is excessive."
4. "This weight loss is within normal limits."


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Explanation:
1. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5 to 10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5% to 10% in term newborns.
2. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5 to 10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5% to 10% in term newborns.
3. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5 to 10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5% to 10% in term newborns.
4. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5 to 10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5% to 10% in term newborns.

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