Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 246

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Prior giving of methylergonovine (Methergine), what is the priority assessment for the nurse to check which of the following?

  

     A. Deep tendon reflexes

     B. Urine output

     C. Vaginal bleeding

     D. Blood pressure

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Blood pressure

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Methylergonovine causes uterine contractions and can elevate the blood pressure, so the priority assessment for the nurse to take is to check the blood pressure first.

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Options A, B, & C: These are part of postpartum assessment but does not specifically relate to the administration of the medication.

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