Which of the following formulas is correct for converting a patient's weight in pounds to his or her weight in kilograms?
A. Divide the patient's weight in pounds by 2 and add 10%.
B. Multiply the patient's weight in pounds by 2.2.
C. Multiply the patient's weight in pounds by 2
D. Divide the patient's weight in pounds by 2 and subtract 10%.
Answer: D. Divide the patient's weight in pounds by 2 and subtract 10%.
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