A nurse is aware that pediatric doses are dependent on a child’s weight. The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 50 pounds. How many kilograms does the client weigh?

a. 22.7 kilograms
b. 50 kilograms
c. 25 kilograms
d. 15 kilograms


a. 22.7 kilograms
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a. 50 pounds divided by 2.2 results in 22.7 kilograms.
b. This is not correct. .
c. This is not correct. .
d. This is not correct. .

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