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Opioids Such as Hydromorphone, Fentanyl, and Meperidine Can Cause Excessive

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Opioids such as hydromorphone, fentanyl, and meperidine can cause excessive CNS depression in both the mother and newborn. Opioid antagonists such as naloxone (Narcan) can promptly reverse the CNS depressant effects, especially respiratory depression. The RN should use caution in administering naloxone to opioid dependent women in labor.


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Life History

Life history refers to the pattern of investment an organism makes in growth and reproduction. Life history traits include an organism’s age at first reproduction, the duration and schedule of reproduction, the number and size of offspring produced, and life span.

Age At First Reproduction

The age at which an organism successfully produces offspring for the first time, an important life-history trait affecting fitness and evolution.

Offspring Number

The total count of new organisms produced or born to parent organisms within a given time frame.

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