At birth, an infant weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Three days later, the newborn is being discharged. The parents note that the baby now weighs 7 pounds 15 ounces. The nurse explains that the change in the newborn's weight is which of the following?

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It is normal for newborns to lose up to 7-10% of their birth weight in the first few days of life. The baby lost 5 ounces, which is within this expected range, hence the weight change is within normal limits.

At Birth, an Infant Weighed 8 Pounds 4 Ounces