At birth, an infant weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Three days later, he weighs 5 pounds, 2 ounces. What conclusion should the nurse draw regarding this newborn's weight?
1. Weight loss is excessive.
2. Weight loss is within normal limits.
3. Weight gain is excessive.
4. Weight gain is within normal limits.
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Rationale:
1. This newborn has lost more than 10% of the birth weight, so this newborn's weight loss is excessive. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there can be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
2. This newborn has lost more than 10% of the birth weight, so this newborn's weight loss is excessive. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there can be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
3. This newborn has lost more than 10% of the birth weight, so this newborn's weight loss is excessive. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there can be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
4. This newborn has lost more than 10% of the birth weight, so this newborn's weight loss is excessive. During the first 5–10 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there can be a weight loss of 5–10% in term newborns.
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