A client is experiencing excessive bleeding immediately after the birth of her newborn. After increasing the IV fluids containing oxytocin, with no noticeable decrease in the bleeding, the nurse anticipates which prescriptions from the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

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Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) and misoprostol (Cytotec) are both used for postpartum hemorrhage and are often prescribed when increasing IV fluids and oxytocin do not stop the bleeding. Butorphanol tartrate (Stadol), fentanyl (Duragesic), and betamethasone (Diprolene) are not indicated for postpartum hemorrhage.

A Client Is Experiencing Excessive Bleeding Immediately After the Birth