When a narcotic antagonist is given to a laboring client, she ...

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When a narcotic antagonist is given to a laboring client, she should be told that
 
  a. her pain will decrease
  b. her pain will return
  c. she will feel less anxious
  d. she will no longer feel the urge to push

Question 2

A child has sustained a traumatic brain injury, and is being monitored in the pediatric intensive care unit. The nurse is using the Glasgow Coma Scale to assess the child. Which assessments will be included? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Eye opening
  2. Verbal response
  3. Motor response
  4. Head circumference
  5. Pulse oximetry

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Answer to Question 1

B
Because a narcotic antagonist reverses the effects of opioids, the pain of contractions will return and increase following the administration of the antagonist. The woman's anxiety may also increase. She will feel the urge to push because all perceptions will return.

Answer to Question 2

1; 2; 3
Rationale:
1. The Glasgow Coma Scale for infants and children scores parameters related to eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. The maximum score is 15, indicating the highest level of neurologic functioning. Head circumference and pulse oximetry are not included on the scale.
2. The Glasgow Coma Scale for infants and children scores parameters related to eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. The maximum score is 15, indicating the highest level of neurologic functioning. Head circumference and pulse oximetry are not included on the scale.
3. The Glasgow Coma Scale for infants and children scores parameters related to eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. The maximum score is 15, indicating the highest level of neurologic functioning.
4. Head circumference is not included on the Glasgow Coma Scale.
5. Pulse oximetry is not included on the Glasgow Coma Scale.