A new mother is concerned because her 1-day-old newborn is taking only 1 oz at each feeding. The nurse should explain that:
a. the infant does not require as much formula in the first few days of life.
b. the infant's stomach capacity is small at birth but will expand within a few days.
c. the infant tires easily during the first few days but will gradually take more formula.
d. the infant is probably having difficulty adjusting to the formula.
B
The infant's stomach capacity at birth is 10 to 20 ml and increases to 30 to 90 ml by the end of the first week.
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