Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine through a PCA device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Teaching the client to use the PCA ensures safe, patient-controlled pain management. Family shouldn't press the button, respiratory monitoring should be more frequent, and oral opioids aren't typically added with PCA.