The physician of a patient in labor decides that an emergency cesarean birth is required to safely deliver the fetus. When preparing the operating room suite for this procedure, which medications should the nurse ensure are available for possible use? (Select all that apply.)

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To ensure safe general anesthesia administration, specific drugs must be readily available, which include diazepam to control seizures, ephedrine to use if the blood pressure falls, and atropine sulfate to dry secretions and prevent aspiration.
Acetaminophen and lactated Ringer's solution are not specifically identified for use using general anesthesia.

The Physician of a Patient in Labor Decides That an Emergency