A client in labor received a dose of meperidine (Demerol) for pain control. Which assessment findings should the nurse suspect are adverse effects of this medication? Select all that apply.

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1. Nausea is an adverse effect of meperidine. 2. Pruritus is an adverse effect of meperidine. 3. Sedation is an adverse effect of meperidine. 4. Bradycardia is an adverse effect of fentanyl. 5. Hypotension is an adverse effect of nalbuphine hydrochloride and fentanyl.

A Client in Labor Received a Dose of Meperidine (Demerol)