Question

The nurse obtains a client's weight as part of the health history. The client weighs 88 kg. The nurse determines that this client weighs how many pounds? (Please round your answer to the nearest tenth.)

188.7

132.6

193.6

111.4

Answer 1

To convert 88 kg to pounds, multiply by the conversion factor of 2.205 pounds/kg. The approximate weight in pounds is 193.6.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks how many pounds a client weighs if they weigh 88 kg. To convert kilograms to pounds, we can use the conversion factor of 1 kg = 2.205 pounds. Therefore, multiplying 88 kg by 2.205 pounds/kg gives us the answer of approximately 193.6 pounds. When rounded to the nearest tenth, the client weighs approximately 193.6 pounds.