If a narcotic antagonist is administered to a laboring woman, she should be told:
a. She will feel less anxious.
b. Her pain will decrease.
c. Her pain will return.
d. She will no longer feel the urge to push.
ANS: C
Narcotic antagonists administered to the laboring woman reverse the analgesic effects of her pain medication, and the pain will return.
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