JP, a 58 yo male, presents to the hospital with fracture to the left hip. The patient will be placed on a Morphine drip which will be dosed based on his weight. If he weighs 180 lb what would be his weight in kilograms?

JP, a 58 yo male, presents to the hospital with fracture to the left hip. The patient will be placed on a Morphine drip which will be dosed based on his weight. If he weighs 180 lb what would be his weight in kilograms?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

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