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 per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse document in the medical record? (Enter numerical value only.)

Here's how to calculate the number of mL the nurse should document: Client dosage: 2 ounces (given) Conversion factor: 1 ounce (oz) = 29.5735 mL (conversion factor) Magnesium hydroxide concentration: 400 mg per 5 mL (from bottle label) We need to find the equivalent volume in mL of the 2 ounces dosage the client reported. Steps: a. Convert ounces to mL: Client dosage (mL) = Client dosage (oz) x Conversion factor (mL/oz) Client dosage (mL) = 2 oz * 29.5735 mL/oz Client dosage (mL) = 59.147 mL (round to nearest hundredth)