NCLEX-RN · Question #615
Before giving methergine postpartum, the nurse should assess the client for:
The correct answer is B. Elevated blood pressure. (A) Methergine is given to contract the uterus and to control postpartal hemorrhage; therefore, lochial flow should decrease. (B) Methergine may elevate the blood pressure. A client with an elevated blood pressure should not receive methergine, but she could be given oxytocin…
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Before giving methergine postpartum, the nurse should assess the client for:
Options
- ADecreased amount of lochial flow
- BElevated blood pressure
- CFlushing
- DAfterpains
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A2% (1)
- B88% (38)
- C2% (1)
- D7% (3)
Explanation
(A) Methergine is given to contract the uterus and to control postpartal hemorrhage; therefore, lochial flow should decrease. (B) Methergine may elevate the blood pressure. A client with an elevated blood pressure should not receive methergine, but she could be given oxytocin if necessary. (C) Flushing is not a side effect of methergine. (D) Afterpains are increased with methergine usage. The client should be informed that this is a normal response.
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