The nurse providing newborn stabilization must be aware that the primary side effect of maternal narcotic analgesia in the newborn is
a. Respiratory depression
b. Bradycardia
c. Acrocyanosis
d. Tachypnea
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A An infant delivered within 1 to 4 hours of maternal analgesic administration is at
risk for respiratory depression from the sedative effects of the narcotic.
B Bradycardia is not the anticipated side effect of maternal analgesics.
C Acrocyanosis is an expected finding in a newborn and is not related to maternal
analgesics.
D The infant who is having a side effect to maternal analgesics normally would
have a decrease in respirations, not an increase.
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