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