A client has a boggy uterus during stage IV of her delivery. Four hours postpartum, the nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) 0.2mg PO as prescribed every 6 hours. The client’s vital signs are; temperature, 100.4°F (38℃); pulse, 60 beats/minute; respirations, 14 breaths/minute; blood pressure, 140/90mmHg. Which is the most appropriate intervention ?()
A.Immediately administer the drug.
B.Administer the drug and call the physician.
C.Administer the drug and recheek vital signs.
D.Don’t administer the drug.
参考答案:D
解析:
Methylergonovine maleate, a vasoconstrictor, can cause hypertension. It shouldn’t be administered to a hypertensive client.