The nurse is assessing an infant at 1 month of age. At birth the infant weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces. Which is the minimum weight the nurse will expect during this assessment? 1.8 pounds 2 ounces

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Infants are expected to gain about 1 ounce per day for the first few months. Since the infant weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces at birth, after one month (approximately 30 days), the infant should have gained at least 30 ounces. This translates to 1 pound 14 ounces, making the infant's minimum expected weight 9 pounds 8 ounces (7 pounds 10 ounces + 1 pound 14 ounces). However, since this option is not available, the closest minimum expected weight provided is 8 pounds 14 ounces. This seems to be a mistake in the calculation or options provided. The correct approach to the question suggests a higher weight than any of the options, indicating a possible error in the question or answer choices.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Infant at 1 Month of Age