Pediatrics

NCLEX-PN

Pediatrics

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 91% Simulated

. A new mother of a full-term, 7-lb newborn asks the nurse how to ensure that her baby is taking the correct amount of formula at each feeding. The nurse explains that the infant needs approximately 3 ounces of fluid per pound of body weight per day. How many ounces of formula should her infant be eating every 4 hours? _________ ounces (Record your answer to the nearest tenth.)

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