A midwife is managing a postpartum hemorrhage unresponsive to oxytocin. Which second-line uterotonic is appropriate, but is CONTRAINDICATED in clients with hypertension?
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A
Misoprostol 800 mcg rectal
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B
Methylergonovine (Methergine) 0.2 mg IM
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C
Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate) 250 mcg IM
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D
Tranexamic acid 1 g IV