You administer methylergonovine (Methergine) 0.2 mg to a postpartal woman with uterine subinvolution. Which of the following assessments should you make prior to administering the medication?
a) She can walk without experiencing dizziness.
b) Her blood pressure is below 140/90.
c) Her urine output is over 50 mL/h.
d) Her hematocrit level is over 45%.
Answer: b)Her blood pressure is below 140/90.
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