An infant was born at 31-weeks' gestation and weighed 1430 g. What is the correct initial feeding regimen for this infant?
1. 10 mg/kg/day of premature formula 24 kcal/oz.
2. 20 mg/kg/day of premature formula 24 kcal/oz.
3. 40 mg/kg/day of postdischarge formula 22 kcal/oz.
4. 50 mg/kg/day of term formula 20 kcal/oz.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This is the correct initial feeding regimen for preterm infants with a birth weight under 1250 g.
Rationale 2: This is the correct initial feeding regimen for preterm infants with a birth weight between 1251 and 1500 g.
Rationale 3: This is the correct initial feeding regimen for preterm infants with a birth weight between 1801 and 2500 g.
Rationale 4: This is the correct initial feeding regimen for preterm infants with a birth weight over 2500 g.
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