A full-term newborn weighs 3600 grams at birth. What would the nurse expect the newborn to weigh in grams 3 days later?

A. 3800: A weight increase of 200 grams within the first few days is unlikely, as most newborns experience initial weight loss rather than gain. Early weight gain typically occurs after the first week as feeding becomes established. B. 3300: It is expected for a full-term newborn to lose approximately 5–10% of birth weight in the first 3–5 days. For a 3600-gram newborn, a 300-gram loss (approximately 8%) results in a weight around 3300 grams, which aligns with normal physiologic weight loss. C. 2900: A weight of 2900 grams represents a loss of over 19%, which exceeds normal physiologic limits and may indicate feeding issues, dehydration, or illness requiring intervention. D. 3100: A loss of 500 grams is greater than typical for the first few days. While some variation exists, this would be considered higher than expected for a healthy full-term newborn and may warrant assessment.