A client is experiencing excessive bleeding immediately after the birth of her newborn
After speeding up the IV fluids containing oxytocin, with no noticeable decrease in the bleeding, the nurse should anticipate the physician requesting which medications? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Methergine
2. Coumadin
3. Misoprostol
4. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
5. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
1, 3
Explanation: 1. Methergine is commonly used orally for postpartum hemorrhage.
3. Misoprostol is commonly used rectally for postpartum hemorrhage.
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Record the answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
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