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. What explanation should the nurse give for the change in this newborn's weight? "His weight loss is:

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It is within normal limits for a newborn to lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first few days after birth due to the loss of excess fluids. The weight loss of this newborn is less than 10% and therefore within normal limits.

At Birth, an Infant Weighed 8 Pounds, 4 Ounces