A new mother is concerned that the baby is not going to receive enough calories from breast milk to grow. What should the nurse instruct the mother as the daily caloric requirements per pound of weight for a newborn?

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An infant up to 2 months of age requires 110 to 120 calories per kilogram of body weight or 50 to 55 kcal/lb every 24 hours to provide an adequate amount for maintenance and growth. The other choices are incorrect information.

A New Mother Is Concerned That the Baby Is Not