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The Nurse Cares for a Client Who Requires a PCA

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The nurse cares for a client who requires a PCA for pain control.The health care provider has ordered a loading dose for the client.Place the steps in order for the nurse to provide the loading dose by PCA pump.
A)Set the safety parameters.
B)Press the loading dose control button.
C)Set the volume to be delivered.
D)Set the pump for a lockout time of zero minutes.


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