The nurse is admitting a client to the med-surg unit with pneumonia. The client’s vital signs are T 100.8 F oral, HR 98 bpm, RR 24/min and BP 120/90. The patient’s height is 5’ 6” with a weight of 186 lbs. Orders are written. The following questions pertain to this situation. Question 1 Convert the client’s weight to kilograms. (Round to the nearest tenth if necessary) Question 2 Convert the client’s height to centimeters.

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The nurse is admitting a client to the med-surg unit with pneumonia. The client’s vital signs are T 100.8 F oral, HR 98 bpm, RR 24/min and BP 120/90. The patient’s height is 5’ 6” with a weight of 186 lbs. Orders are written. The following questions pertain to this situation.

Question 1

Convert the client’s weight to kilograms. (Round to the nearest tenth if necessary)

Question 2

Convert the client’s height to centimeters. (Round to the nearest tenth if necessary)

Question 3

An order is written to administer Acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth q 4 h as needed for a T > 38˚ C. Should the nurse administer the Acetaminophen? Support your answer.

Question 4

A repeat complete blood cell (CBC) test is ordered to be drawn today at 2030. Convert 2030 to traditional time.