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    RN HESI Dosage Calculations II Proctored Exam

    The healthcare provider prescribes magnesium hydroxide 4800 mg by mouth at bedtime for a client with constipation. The bottle is labeled "Magnesium Hydroxide Saline Laxative, USP 400 mg per 5 mL." How many ounces should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)