A Woman in the Transition Phase of Labor Requests a Narcotic

question 12

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 ineffective
• B) Have no complications for the mother or baby
• C) Result in respiratory depression to the newborn
• D) Speed up labor and increase pain

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