Questions: A nurse is caring for a client who weighs 128 lb. What is the client's weight in kg? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Transcript text: A nurse is caring for a client who weighs 128 lb . What is the client's weight in kg ? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Convert Pounds to Kilograms
To convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms, we use the conversion factor:
\[ 1 \text{ lb} = 0.453592 \text{ kg} \]
Step 2: Calculate the Weight in Kilograms
Multiply the client's weight in pounds by the conversion factor:
\[ 128 \text{ lb} \times 0.453592 \text{ kg/lb} = 58.059136 \text{ kg} \]
Step 3: Round the Result
Round the result to the nearest tenth:
\[ 58.059136 \approx 58.1 \]
Final Answer
The client's weight in kilograms is \(\boxed{58.1 \text{ kg}}\).