A client will be taking milk of magnesia 30 mL daily if needed for constipation. When describing this order to the client, how much of the medication would you tell the client to take per dose?
1. 1 teaspoon
2. 2 teaspoons
3. 1 tablespoon
4. 1 ounce
ANS: 4
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