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 give to the newborn? 1. Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
2. Butorphanol tartrate (Stadol)
3. Naloxone (Narcan)
4. Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
3
Rationale:
1. Narcan is the only choice that is an opiate antagonist, which would reverse the effects of the Nubain.
2. Narcan is the only choice that is an opiate antagonist, which would reverse the effects of the Nubain.
3. Narcan is the only choice that is an opiate antagonist, which would reverse the effects of the Nubain.
4. Narcan is the only choice that is an opiate antagonist, which would reverse the effects of the Nubain.
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