The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Using Patient-Controlled Analgesia

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) .What is a major advantage to this method?

• A)Less expensive
• B)More effective
• C)Less addictive
• D)Quicker

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Definitions:

Perineum

The area between the anus and the genitals, both in males and females, that contains various muscles and tissues.

Lithotomy

A medical position in which a person lies on their back with the hips and knees flexed and the legs apart and raised, often used during childbirth or certain medical procedures.

Rectovaginal Examination

A physical exam where a health professional examines the lower rectum, vagina, and cervix with gloved fingers.