A Woman in the Transition Phase of Labor Requests a Narcotic

question 1

Multiple Choice

A woman in the transition phase of labor requests a narcotic analgesic medication for pain relief.The nurse explains that giving a narcotic analgesic medication at this stage of labor will:

• A) cause medication given at later stages to be ineffective.
• B) have no complications for the mother or infant.
• C) result in respiratory depression to the newborn.
• D) speed up labor and increase pain.

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