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    Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for magnesium hydroxide 30 mL PO every morning PRN constipation. Available is magnesium hydroxide 240 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: mL ÷ 240 mL = 0.125 Step 2:.125 × 240 mL = 30 mL The nurse should administer 30 mL per dose.

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