Question 71 · LEK · Newborn care
The body weight loss in the first days of life of a neonate amounts to about:
- A. 10%.
- B. 5%.
- C. 2%.
- D. 1%.
- E. neonate does not lose their weight after the birth.
Hint
Recall the reference value for physiological weight loss in the first days of life, before birth weight is regained.
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