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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