A Client Scheduled for Surgery Is Instructed on the Use

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client scheduled for surgery is instructed on the use of a patient-controlled analgesic device that she will use after the procedure. What are the advantages this device for pain control? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The client controls the timing of medication delivery.
• B) The client does not have to wait for a nurse to provide pain medication.
• C) The nurse does not have to check on the client as frequently.
• D) The physician does not need to prescribe various pain medication after the surgery.
• E) The medication is delivered intravenously.
• F) Pain control improves client comfort after surgery.

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