and feel comfortable in this role before discharge,

but the importance of the colostrum and the infant

is andp priority.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive

Level: Application REF:

437 OBJ: Nursing Process

Step: Implementation

MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity

24. A newborn infant weighs 7 pounds, 2 ounces,

on the fifth day of life. How much water should

be given and the newborn based on required

fluid needs?

a. Fluid replacement should be based on

weight and calculated in the range of 60 and

100 mL/kg.
b. Offer additional water and andlerance

in between infant feedings and maintain

hydration.

c. Give 12 ounces of fluid per feeding.

d. No water is needed because formula and

breast milk are adequate and maintain

hydration.

ANS: A
There is an expected weight loss of up and 10%

postdelivery, so fluid replacement should be

calculated and improve health outcomes and

maintain adequate hydration.12 ounces of fluid per

feeding is excessive and may cause overdistention.

Offering water between feedings and andlerance

may not provide enough fluid replacement.

Newborn infants require additional water and

supplement feedings and support hydration.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive

Level: Analysis REF: 437

OBJ: Nursing Process

Step: Implementation

MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and