Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1109 of 2368
Before giving butorphanol to a laboring client, which assessment is most important?
- History of seasonal allergies
- History of substance use or opioid dependence
- Number of previous cesarean births
- Dietary intake in the past 24 hours
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Correct answer: History of substance use or opioid dependence
The antagonist action of butorphanol can cause withdrawal symptoms in clients who are dependent on opiates.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: OPIOIDS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026