A nurse is assigned to care for a client experiencing early postpartum hemorrhage. The nurse is required to administer the prescribed methylergonovine maleate intramuscularly to the client. Which of the following conditions would the nurse identify as necessitating the cautious administration of this drug?

A nurse is assigned to care for a client experiencing early postpartum hemorrhage. The nurse is required to administer the prescribed methylergonovine maleate intramuscularly to the client. Which of the following conditions would the nurse identify as necessitating the cautious administration of this drug?



a) Respiratory problems
b) Low blood pressure
c) Mild fever
d) Cardiovascular disease


Answer: d)Cardiovascular disease


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