Which of these statements about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is TRUE?
a. Clients receiving PCA must be monitored for overdose side effects.
b. Health care professionals allocate time for setting up and maintaining PCA when in use.
c. PCA can only be administered via the epidural route.
d. PCA can safely be used in pediatric and home health settings.
D
Clients receiving PCA do not experience overdose side effects due to the lockout intervals. The PCA is successful in many types of pain and in many settings, including pediatric and home health settings.
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