After receiving nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain), a woman's labor progresses rapidly, and the baby is born less than one hour later
The baby exhibits 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)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Narcan is the only choice that is an opiate antagonist, which would reverse the effects of the Nubain.
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The nurse assesses the client's stage of Alzheimer's disease as stage: 1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4