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    Dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is caring for a newborn who weighs 6 lb. The nurse should record the newborn's weight as how many g? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    g

    Explanation & Rationale

    To convert pounds (lb) to grams (g), you can use the following conversion factor: 1 lb = 453.592 grams. Here's how to calculate the newborn's weight in grams: 6 lb × 453.592 g/lb = 2721.552 g Rounding to the nearest whole number: = 2722 g Therefore, the nurse should record the newborn's weight as 2722 g.

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