The Perinatal Nurse Understands That the Purpose of Combining an Opioid

question 40

Multiple Choice

The perinatal nurse understands that the purpose of combining an opioid with a local anesthetic agent in an epidural is primarily for which of the following?

• A) Decrease the number of side effects
• B) Increase the intensity of the block
• C) Increase the total anesthetic volume
• D) Preserve more maternal motor function

Understand the legal considerations and consequences of picket line misconduct.

Appreciate the role of third-party dispute resolution in labor conflicts.

Recognize the strategies employers can use in response to strikes or union pressure.

Grasp the conditions and implications of lockouts as a counterpart to strikes.

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Mechanism

A detailed description of the step-by-step process by which a chemical reaction occurs, including the breaking and formation of bonds.

Carboxylic Acid

Organic acids characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group (-COOH), widely found in nature.

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Propyl Benzoate

A chemical compound used as a fragrance and flavoring agent, consisting of the propyl ester of benzoic acid.