A client who weighs 176 lbs. is prescribed 4 mg/kg of a medication. Which action should the nurse take before administering the client with the medication?
1. Convert the weight in lbs. to kg
2. Move the decimal three spaces to the left
3. Ask the pharmacist to send the prescribed medication
4. Ask the provider to change the order to be based upon weight in lbs.
Answer: 1. Convert the weight in lbs. to kg
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