The nurse is providing care for a woman who is in labor and is requesting something for pain. The order reads, "Stadol (butorphanol) 2 mg every 4 hr as needed." Which of the following assessments should the nurse complete prior to providing the medication?
A) Cervical dilation
B) Respiratory rate
C) Contraction rate
D) Capillary refill

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Before administering Stadol (butorphanol), the nurse should assess the patient's respiratory rate because it is a central nervous system depressant and can cause respiratory depression. Assessing cervical dilation, contraction rate, or capillary refill is not necessary prior to giving the medication.

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