A Woman in the Transition Phase of Labor Requests a Narcotic

question 24

Multiple Choice

A woman in the transition phase of labor requests a narcotic analgesic medication for pain relief.What should the nurse explain regarding giving a narcotic analgesic medication at this stage of labor?

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

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Definitions:

Denitrification

The conversion of nitrate (NO3) to nitrogen gas (N2) by certain bacteria (denitrifying bacteria) in the soil; part of the nitrogen cycle.

Ammonification

The conversion of nitrogen-containing organic compounds to ammonia (NH3) by certain soil bacteria (ammonifying bacteria); part of the nitrogen cycle.

Nitrogen Fixation

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to ammonia (NH3) by certain bacteria; part of the nitrogen cycle.

Ecological Pyramids

Graphical representations showing the relative amounts of energy or matter contained within each trophic level in a given ecosystem.