At birth, an infant weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. Three days later, he weighs 5 pounds 2 ounces. What conclusion should the nurse draw regarding this newborn's weight?
1. This weight loss is excessive.
2. Weight loss is within normal limits.
3. Weight gain is excessive.
4. Weight gain is within normal limits.
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Rationale 1: This newborn has lost more than 10% of the birth weight; this weight loss is excessive. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake is often insufficient for weight gain, and there can be a weight loss of 5% to 10% in term newborns.
Rationale 2: This weight loss is greater than the expected 5% to 10%.
Rationale 3: This is not a weight gain.
Rationale 4: This is not a weight gain.
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