After nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain) is administered, labor progresses rapidly, and the baby is born less than 1 hour later. The baby shows signs of respiratory depression
Which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer to the newborn? 1. Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
2. Butorphanol tartrate (Stadol)
3. Naloxone (Narcan)
4. Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
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Rationale 1: Fentanyl would not reverse the effects of the Nubain.
Rationale 2: Stadol would not reverse the effects of the Nubain.
Rationale 3: Naloxone (Narcan) is the only choice that is an opiate antagonist, which would reverse the effects of the Nubain.
Rationale 4: Nembutal would not reverse the effects of the Nubain.
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1. State legislatures 2. State boards of nursing 3. State governors 4. State nursing associations
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