The nurse should expect medical intervention for subinvolution to include:
a. oral fluids to 3000 mL/day.
b. intravenous fluid and blood replacement.
c. oxytocin intravenous infusion for 8 hours.
d. oral methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) for 48 hours.
ANS: D
Methergine provides long-sustained contraction of the uterus. There is no correlation between dehydration and subinvolution. There is no indication that excessive blood loss has occurred. Oxytocin provides intermittent contractions.
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