In preparation for the delivery of anesthesia for surgery, an adult client's weight is measured and documented as 75 kg. This measurement is equivalent to how many pounds?
A) 150 lb
B) 165 lb
C) 175 lb
D) 200 lb
B
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1 kg = 2.2 lb. The nurse would multiply kilograms by 2.2 to determine pounds. In this case, 75 × 2.2 = 165 lb.
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