The primary physician orders a narcotic analgesic for a patient in labor. Which situations would lead the nurse to hold the medication?

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Late decelerations in fetal heart rate can indicate fetal distress, which is a contraindication for administering narcotics as they could further compromise the fetus. A blood pressure of 80/42 indicates hypotension, which could be exacerbated by narcotic analgesics, potentially endangering both the mother and the fetus.

The Primary Physician Orders a Narcotic Analgesic for a Patient