The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Using Patient-Controlled Analgesia

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) .What is a major advantage to this method?

• A)Less expensive
• B)More effective
• C)Less addictive
• D)Quicker

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Definitions:

Neutrophils

White blood cells that are a key part of the immune system, responsible for fighting infection by ingesting microorganisms and releasing enzymes.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, helping the body fight infection and disease.

MHC Markers

Self-proteins in the plasma membrane of vertebrate body cells.

Immunoglobulin

A class of proteins, also known as antibodies, produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects such as bacteria and viruses.