During a routine physical a client is measured as weighing 121 lbs. How should the nurse document this client's weight in kilograms?

1. 55
2. 110
3. 165
4. 266


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Rationale 1: kg = 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 121 lbs/1. Multiply the numerators (1 x 121 = 121). Multiply the denominators (2.2 x 1 = 2.2). 121/2.2 = 55 lbs.

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