How many ounces will a formula fed infant who is on a 4-hour feeding schedule need to consume at each feeding to meet daily caloric needs?
a. 0.5 to 1
b. 1 to 2
c. 2 to 3
d. 4
C
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A The infant takes 0.5 to 1 ounce per feeding during the first day of life.
B This is too small an amount to meet calorie needs.
C The newborn requires approximately 2 to 3 ounces per feeding within one week
after birth.
D Four ounces with every feeding would be overfeeding the infant.
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