The nurse is monitoring a postpartum patient receiving methylergonovine maleate (Methergine). Which assessment findings should the nurse identify as being expected adverse effects of this medication?
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Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) is known to cause nausea, headache, hypertension, and uterine cramping as side effects. Leg pain is not a typical adverse effect associated with this medication.

The Nurse Is Monitoring a Postpartum Patient Receiving Methylergonovine Maleate