A 150-pound man is to receive a medication based on mg/kg. He is to receive 1 mg/kg. The nurse should give:
a. 50 mg.
b. 68 mg.
c. 75 mg.
d. 80 mg.
B
2.2 pounds equals 1 kilogram.
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