Before administering methylergonovine (Methergine), the nurse checks the:
a. color of the lochia.
b. blood pressure.
c. location of the fundus.
d. last administration of analgesics.
ANS: B
Methylergonovine (Methergine) elevates the blood pressure and should not be given to a woman who is hypertensive. The color of the lochia, location of the fundus, and analgesics are not related to the administration of or contraindicated to this medication.
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