When a Client's Husband Questions How a Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)pump

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a client's husband questions how a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump works,the nurse explains that the client:

• A) Has control over the frequency of the intravenous (IV)analgesia
• B) Can choose the dosage of the drug received
• C) May request the type of medication received
• D) Controls the route for administering the medication

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Cues

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Communication Media

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