Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has received nalbuphine hydrochloride.Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Nalbuphine hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic used for pain relief during labor. Sedation is a common adverse effect of opioid medications, including nalbuphine, due to central nervous system depression, leading to drowsiness and decreased consciousness.