A newborn is measured as being 24 inches in length. How many centimeters should the nurse document for this baby's birth length?

1. 50
2. 60
3. 70
4. 80


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Rationale 1: cm = 2.5 cm/1 inch x 24 inches/1. Multiply the numerators (2.5 x 24). Multiply the denominators (1 x 1 = 1). 60/1 = 60 cm.

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