A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the pre-operative teaching regarding pain control. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further education?
A) "I will push my PCA button before I get up to go to the bathroom."
B) "I will have my wife push the PCA button when I'm asleep."
C) "I will bring my favorite music to listen to after my surgery."
D) "I will make sure to drink plenty of water so I don't get constipated from the pain medication."
Ans: B
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