The Patient Will Be Having Medication Administered Through a Patient-Controlled

question 2

Multiple Choice

The patient will be having medication administered through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system after surgery.To assist the family members with an understanding of how this therapy works,which of the following explanations does the nurse offer to the family?

• A) The patient has control over the access to medication when he or she needs it.
• B) The patient can choose the dosage of the drug received.
• C) The patient can request the type of medication received.
• D) The patient controls the route for administering the medication.

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