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 dru
