On arrival at the emergency department, the client tells the…

On arrival at the emergency department, the client tells the nurse they suspect they may be pregnant and they have been having a small amount of bleeding and severe pain in the lower abdomen. The client’s blood pressure is 70/50 mm Hg, and the pulse rate is 120 bpm.  The nurse notifies the health care provider (HCP) immediately because of the possibility of which complication?

The nurse is caring for the Gravida 2, Para 1 postpartum cli…

The nurse is caring for the Gravida 2, Para 1 postpartum client 90 minutes following a rapid birth. The newborn is 4200 gm, and a second-degree laceration was repaired by the provider. During the fundal assessment, the nurse discovers the client’s uterus is boggy, and her vaginal bleeding has increased. Which of the following actions will the nurse do next?

A prescription for Methergine 0.2 mg IM has been ordered for…

A prescription for Methergine 0.2 mg IM has been ordered for the postpartum client who is hemorrhaging. The client’s vitals are heart rate 99; blood pressure 150/92; SpO2 93% on room air; and a respiratory rate of 21. The nurse understands which of the following when preparing to administer this medication?