The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Woman Who Is

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a woman who is in labor and is requesting something for pain. The order reads, "Stadol (butorphanol) 2 mg every 4 hr as needed." Which of the following assessments should the nurse complete prior to providing the medication?

A) Cervical dilation
B) Respiratory rate
C) Contraction rate
D) Capillary refill