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Nursing Care for Uncomplicated Pregnancy Labor & Post-partum

A nurse is caring for a primigravida during labor. At 7 cm dilation a prescribed pain medication is administered. Which medication requires monitoring of the newborn for the side effect of respiratory depression?

ExplanationA. Respiratory depression may occur in the newborn because the duration of action of Butorphanol (Stadol) is 3 to 4 hours and circulating blood levels will be high if birth occurs within that time. B, C, D. These are antihistamines that have a sedative effect and are administered early in labor to promote sleep and decrease anxiety.