When Determining a Term Newborn's Caloric Needs,which Should the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

When determining a term newborn's caloric needs,which should the nurse use?

• A) 60 to 80 kcal/kg/day
• B) 105 to 108 kcal/kg/day
• C) 110 to 120 kcal/kg/day
• D) 140 to 160 kcal/kg/day

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

This system is part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that activates the "fight or flight" response during perceived threats.

Stress

A feeling of emotional or physical tension that can come from any event or thought that makes one feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Sexual

Pertaining to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexual activity, or sexual reproduction in living beings.