The nurse would expect a physician to prescribe which medication to a postpartum patient with heavy bleeding and a boggy uterus?

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Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) is a medication used to treat heavy bleeding and uterine atony, which is a boggy uterus. This medication helps to contract the uterus and reduce bleeding. It is commonly prescribed in postpartum patients who experience heavy bleeding after delivery.

The Nurse Would Expect a Physician to Prescribe Which Medication