A client with HIV begins active labor at 38 weeks gestation and receives a prescription for zidovudine 2 mg/kg IV, to be administered over 1 hour. The client weighs 185 lb. Based on the client's weight, how many mg should the nurse prepare to administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

here's how to calculate the total zidovudine dosage the nurse should prepare for the client: Client weight conversion: Client weight: 185 lbs Medication dosage is based on weight per kilogram (kg). Therefore, we need to convert the weight to kg for accurate calculation. Conversion factor: 1 kg = 2.205 lbs Client weight (kg) = 185 lbs / 2.205 lbs/kg Client weight (kg) = 84.0 kg (round to nearest tenth) Prescribed zidovudine dose per kilogram: Dose per kg: 2 mg/kg (given) Calculate the total zidovudine dosage (mg) for the client: Total dose (mg) = Dose per kg (mg/kg) x Client weight (kg) Total dose (mg) = 2 mg/kg * 84.0 kg Total dose (mg) = 168 mg (round to nearest whole number) Therefore, the nurse should prepare approximately 168 mg of zidovudine for the client.