A client is being taught to self-administer a narcotic analgesic by means of an intravenous pump system. Which of the following functions is designed to help prevent the patient from unintentionally overdosing?
A) Reducing the dosage of the narcotic analgesic
B) Reducing the frequency of administration of the narcotic analgesic
C) Programming the dosage and time interval into the device
D) Drawing up a schedule chart for the client
C
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When the client is being taught to self-administer a narcotic analgesic, the dosage and time interval between doses are programmed into the intravenous pump system to prevent accidental overdose. The frequency or dosage of the narcotic analgesic need not be reduced. Although a schedule chart is useful to the client, it does not effectively prevent accidental overdose.
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