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    Hesi RN Med Surg Proctored Exam(ICHS)
    Calculation

    A client with chronic constipation reports taking 2 ounces of magnesium hydroxide at bedtime. The bottle is labeled "Magnesium Hydroxide Saline Laxative, USP 400 mg/5 mL." How many mL should the nurse document in the medical record? (Enter numerical value only.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Convert ounces to mL 1 ounce = 30 mL Volume = 2 × 30 = 60 mL

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