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bcretired

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A nurse administers methylergonovine (Methergine) to a patient immediately after delivery of a normal, healthy baby boy. The nurse will advise her that she may experience which of the following common adverse effects of the drug?
 
  A) Tingling of the extremities
  B) Numbness
  C) An increase in blood pressure
  D) Diarrhea

Question 2

A patient is to start on misoprostol (Cytotec) therapy to produce uterine contractions. Before therapy begins, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
 
  A) History of hypertension
  B) Mental status
  C) History of previous cesarean delivery
  D) Intake and output for the last 24 hours


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


bcretired

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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