The nurse providing newborn stabilization must be aware that the primary side effect of maternal narcotic analgesia in the newborn is:
a. Respiratory depression. c. Acrocyanosis.
b. Bradycardia. d. Tachypnea.
ANS: 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. Bradycardia is not the anticipated side effect of maternal analgesics. Acrocyanosis is an expected finding in a newborn and is not related to maternal analgesics. 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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