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

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Nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain) is a mixed opioid agonist-antagonist that can cause respiratory depression in both the mother and newborn. Naloxone (Narcan) is a reversal agent for opioids and should be readily available to treat respiratory depression in the newborn. The other options (A, B, and D) are all opioids and would further contribute to respiratory depression in the newborn.

After Receiving Nalbuphine Hydrochloride (Nubain), a Woman's Labor Progresses Rapidly