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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