Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using a PCA for postoperative pain management. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: You will have control of administering your own pain medication. This statement is correct because PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) allows the patient to self-administer a predetermined dose of pain medication by pressing a button. This approach empowers the patient to manage their pain effectively and provides them with a sense of control over their pain relief.
Explanation of why other choices are incorrect:
A: A large dose of pain medication is not administered with each injection in PCA. The patient receives a controlled, predetermined dose.
C: Allowing someone else to push the PCA button for the patient defeats the purpose of PCA, which is to give the patient control over their pain management.
D: Pain medication in PCA is typically delivered intravenously, not into the muscle.
Explanation of why other choices are incorrect:
A: A large dose of pain medication is not administered with each injection in PCA. The patient receives a controlled, predetermined dose.
C: Allowing someone else to push the PCA button for the patient defeats the purpose of PCA, which is to give the patient control over their pain management.
D: Pain medication in PCA is typically delivered intravenously, not into the muscle.