Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1614 of 2368

A client states their weight is 154 pounds. How many kilograms should the nurse document?

  1. 33.8 kg
  2. 70 kg
  3. 67.8 kg
  4. 338.8 kg
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Correct answer: 70 kg

One kilogram equals 2.2 pounds, so divide 154 by 2.2 to get 70 kg.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Math Calculations: Pounds to Kilograms. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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