Hesi pharmacology proctored exam
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: Total volume = 2 ounces. 1 ounce = 30 mL. Calculate the volume in milliliters (mL). Volume (mL) = Total volume (ounces) x Conversion factor (mL/ounce) = 2 ounces x 30 mL/ounce = 60 mL.
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