Final answer:
To convert 64 pounds and 14 ounces to kilograms, we first convert the total weight to ounces, then divide by the conversion factor of 35.274 ounces per kilogram, which results in approximately 29.459 kg. When rounded to the tenths place, the patient weighs 29.5 kg.
Step-by-step explanation:
The patient weighs 64 pounds and 14 ounces. To convert this to kilograms, first we must convert pounds to ounces and add the additional 14 ounces to get a total weight in ounces. There are 16 ounces in a pound, so 64 pounds is equivalent to 16 x 64 = 1024 ounces. Adding the extra 14 ounces gives us a total of 1038 ounces.
Next, we convert ounces to kilograms. There are approximately 35.274 ounces in a kilogram, so we divide the total number of ounces by this conversion factor to obtain the weight in kilograms: 1038 / 35.274 ≈ 29.459 kg. Finally, we round the result to the tenths place, which gives us 29.5 kg.