Administering dihydroergotamine (Migranal)
Administering dihydroergotamine (Migranal)
After administering dihydroergotamine (Migranal) 1 mg subcutaneously to a client with a severe migraine headache the nurse should explain that relief can be expected within what time frame?
a. 2 hours
b. 5 minutes
c. 1 hour
d. 15 minutes
A client with hypertension who has been taking labetalol for two weeks, reports a five pound (2.2 kg) weight gain. Which follow up assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
a. capillary refill
b. body temperature
c. muscle strength d. breath sounds