The weight of a neonate admitted with meconium aspiration syndrome is noted at 10 lb, 4 oz. What would be the neonate's weight in grams?

To convert the weight of a neonate from pounds and ounces to grams, you first need to convert the total weight into pounds, and then convert that value into grams.

The weight given is 10 lb, 4 oz. There are 16 ounces in a pound, so we convert the ounces to pounds first:

4 oz = 4/16 lb = 0.25 lb.

Now, add this to the total pounds:

10 lb + 0.25 lb = 10.25 lb.

Next, to convert pounds to grams, the conversion factor is that 1 pound is approximately equal to 453.592 grams. Therefore, to find the weight in grams:

10.25 lb × 453.592 g/lb = 4,650 g (approximately).

Thus, the neonate's weight in grams is accurately represented by the value corresponding to 4,650 g. This conversion is essential in neonatal care, as healthcare providers often need to monitor and document weight in grams for accurate dosing of medications and understanding growth patterns.