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    HESI RN Fundamentals Proctored Exam

    The healthcare provider prescribes magnesium hydroxide 4,800 mg PO at bedtime for a patient with constipation. The bottle is labeled, "Magnesium Hydroxide Saline Laxative, USP 400 mg per 5 mL". How many ounces should the nurse instruct the patient to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)