A Nurse Working on the Postpartum Floor Is Checking Orders

question 51

Multiple Choice

A nurse working on the postpartum floor is checking orders and notes the following, "Methergine (methylergonovine) 200 mcg po q 6 hr for 48 hr." Which of the following nursing interventions should be added to the patient's plan of care?

• A) Assess respiratory rate and rhythm q 2 hr.
• B) Monitor for signs of uterine atony or change in menstrual bleeding.
• C) Instruct patient to wear a tight-fitting bra and avoid facing the water during shower.
• D) Collect urine for protein dipstick every 4 hr.

---

Definitions:

Proposition

A declarative sentence or phrase that can be either true or false, expressing a basic statement or assertion.

Contrapositives

In logic, the statement formed by negating and swapping the subject and predicate of the original conditional statement.

Relationship

The approach through which a connection is established between two or more concepts, items, or people, or the fact of being interconnected.

Relationship

A connection, association, or involvement between people, groups, or entities.