At birth, an infant weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Three days later, the newborn is being discharged. The parents note that the baby now weighs 7 pounds, 15 ounces. What explanation should the nurse give for the change in this newborn's weight?
"His weight loss is:
1. "Excessive."
2. "Within normal limits."
3. "Less than expected."
4. "Unusual."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
Rationale 2: This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
Rationale 3: This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
Rationale 4: This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there might be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
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