The Patient Voices Concern to the Nurse Regarding His PCA

question 27

Multiple Choice

The patient voices concern to the nurse regarding his PCA pump.He states that he is afraid of getting an overdose if he pushes the button too many times.The nurse reassures the patient that: (Select all that apply.)

• A)there is a time delay (lockout) between patient doses.
• B)there is a maximum dose the patient can receive.
• C)the patient has a right to be concerned and needs to be careful.
• D)the patient could be put on a continuous infusion instead, because it is safer.

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