Assess Weight Gain
Appropriate?
Inadequate?
Excessive?
Appropriate Weight Gain
Is infant capable of taking increased volume?
Yes
No
Do problems with feeding skills and fatigue make it likely that infant can't take increased volume?
Excessive Weight Gain
Due to excess fluid?
Consistent with catch-up growth?
Weight gain proportionally much greater than length gain?
Decrease Formula Density
No Change
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