The Use of PCA Infusion Pumps Allows the Patient to

question 13

Multiple Choice

The use of PCA infusion pumps allows the patient to

• A) act preemptively by administering a bolus of medication when pain begins.
• B) choose between the use of opioids or NSAID medication to control pain.
• C) decrease the risk of respiratory depression.
• D) control pain medication in 2-hour increments.

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Instinctive Pattern

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