A small-for-gestational-age (SGA) newborn weighing 2000 g is prescribed to receive 130 kcal/kg/day of oral feeding to achieve a daily weight gain of 30 g.What should this newborn weigh after 2 weeks of receiving these feedings? (Calculate to the nearest whole number.)
What will be an ideal response?
2420 g
Explanation: If the newborn is to gain 30 g each day, for 14 days, multiply 30 g × 14 = 420 g of weight gain. After 2 weeks, the newborn should weigh 2420 g.
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