A woman requests medication for pain during uncomplicated labour. Which effect should the nurse explain about an opioid analgesic given close to birth?
Correct answer: A. It may depress the newborn's breathing
- A. It may depress the newborn's breathing
- B. It reliably prevents postpartum haemorrhage
- C. It causes permanent cervical narrowing
- D. It guarantees complete loss of pain
Explanation
Opioids can cross the placenta and cause neonatal respiratory depression, especially when given shortly before birth. They reduce pain but do not provide complete analgesia or prevent haemorrhage.
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Normal labour covers the onset and stages of labour, cervical effacement and dilatation, fetal lie and presentation, the cardinal movements, and maternal and fetal monitoring. It includes partograph use, pain relief, normal vaginal birth, active management of the third stage, placental assessment and immediate care after delivery.
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