After receiving nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain),labor progresses rapidly and the baby is born less than 1 hour later.The baby shows signs of respiratory depression.Which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer to the newborn?

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Nalbuphine hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic, and respiratory depression is a potential side effect. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse the effects of opioid medications and can be administered to the newborn to increase respiratory effort. Fentanyl, butorphanol tartrate, and pentobarbital are not appropriate medications for reversing opioid-induced respiratory depression.

After Receiving Nalbuphine Hydrochloride (Nubain),labor Progresses Rapidly and the Baby