A Client Is Postoperative Day One and Has a Patient-Controlled

question 34

Multiple Choice

A client is postoperative day one and has a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump with a continuous basal dose for pain control.Currently,the client is stating that the operative pain is escalating.What is the first action of the nurse?

• A) Try diversion to take the client's mind off the pain.
• B) Ask the client to ambulate around the unit.
• C) Assess the client's pain according to PQRST.
• D) Call the physician to request an order to increase the basal dose.

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