A woman in labor receives a dose of hydromorphone hydrochloride (Dilaudid) at 11:30 a.m.She gives birth at 12:45 p.m.What action by the nurse takes priority?
A) Assess the neonate frequently for respiratory depression.
B) Encourage the woman to void every 2 hours postpartum.
C) Perform a head-to-toe assessment on the neonate.
D) Promote skin-to-skin contact and bonding as soon as possible.
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