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 equivalent volume in milliliters (mL) of magnesium hydroxide the client consumes, considering the reported dose in ounces (oz) and the medication label information: 1. Convert ounces (oz) to milliliters (mL): We know 1 ounce (oz) is equivalent to 29.57 mL. Client reported dose: 2 ounces (oz) Volume in mL = Dose in oz * Conversion factor (mL/oz) Volume in mL = 2 oz * 29.57 mL/oz Volume in mL = 59.14 mL (round to nearest tenth) Rounding to the nearest whole number, the nurse should document that the client is taking 59 mL of magnesium hydroxide.