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    Ati lpn fa25 paediatrics proctored exam

    A nurse needs to administer a medication dosage of 50 mg/kg to a patient who weighs 200 pounds. What is the patient's weight in kilograms? Round to the nearest tenth.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Convert pounds to kilograms Formula: kg = lb ÷ 2.2 Patient weight: 200 lb 200 ÷ 2.2 ≈ 90.909 kg Step 2: Round to the nearest tenth 90.909 ≈ 90.9 kg

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