A client is 1 hour postpartum following a vaginal birth. The…
A client is 1 hour postpartum following a vaginal birth. The nurse notes heavy vaginal bleeding and a boggy uterus despite fundal massage. The healthcare provider prescribes methylergonovine 0.2 mg IM. The client’s vital signs are BP 168/96 mmHg, HR 104/min, RR 20/min, and SpO₂ 98% on room air. The client reports a mild headache but denies visual changes or epigastric pain. Which action should the nurse take?
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