In the First Several Days of Life, Most Newborns Lose

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the first several days of life, most newborns lose _____ of their body weight before they adjust to feeding by sucking, swallowing, and digesting.

• A) 5% to 7%
• B) 15% to 20%
• C) 1% to 2%
• D) 35% to 40%

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Definitions:

Hot and Cold Flashes

Sudden and intense feelings of heat or cold, often associated with hormonal changes, stress, or certain health conditions.

Sweating

The process of excreting fluid from the sweat glands of the skin as a means of regulating body temperature and expelling toxins.

Vomiting

is the forceful expulsion of the stomach's contents through the mouth.

Panic Attack

A sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical and psychological symptoms like heart palpitations, dizziness, and a feeling of unreality.