Which of the Following Statements Made by the Patient Indicates

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates to the nurse that teaching on a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device has been effective?

• A) "This is the only pain medication I will need to be on."
• B) "I can administer the pain medication as frequently as I need to"
• C) "I feel less anxiety about the possibility of overdosing."
• D) "I will need the nurse to notify me when it is time for another dose."

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Definitions:

Punishing

The act of imposing a penalty or negative consequence on an individual or group to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior.

Misbehavior

Actions or conduct that are inappropriate or violate social norms or rules.

Delay

The act of postponing or making something happen later than originally planned.

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning that involves rewarding every correct response or behavior.