When giving narcotic analgesics to mother in labor, the special consideration to follow is:

The progress of labor is well established reaching the transitional stageUterine contraction is progressing well and delivery of the baby is imminentCervical dilatation has already reached at least 8 cm. and the station is at least (+)2 Uterine contractions are strong and the baby will not be delivered yet within the next 3 hours.

Explanation.

Answer: (D) Uterine contractions are strong and the baby will not be delivered yet within the next 3 hours. Narcotic analgesics must be given when uterine contractions are already well established so that it will not cause stoppage of the contraction thus protracting labor. Also, it should be given when delivery of fetus is imminent or too close because the fetus may suffer respiratory depression as an effect of the drug that can pass through placental barrier.