Multiple Choice
The nurse should be aware of what important information regarding systemic analgesics administered during labor?
A) Systemic analgesics cross the maternal blood-brain barrier as easily as they do the fetal blood-brain barrier.
B) Effects on the fetus and newborn can include decreased alertness and delayed sucking.
C) Intramuscular (IM) administration is preferred over IV administration.
D) IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) results in increased use of an analgesic.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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