The Nurse Is Assessing a 3-Day-Old, Breast-Fed Newborn Who Weighed

The nurse is assessing a 3-day-old, breast-fed newborn who weighed 7 lb 8 oz at birth. The infant's mother is now very concerned that the infant weighs 6 lb 15 oz. The most appropriate nursing intervention is which of the following?

A) Recommend supplemental feedings of formula.
B) Explain that this weight loss is within normal limits.
C) Assess child further to determine cause of excessive weight loss.
D) Encourage mother to express breast milk for bottle-feeding infant.