Prior to initiating PCA for a postoperative client, the nurse should:
a. teach the client and family about PCA.
b. assess client's ability to use the PCA dosing button.
c. teach the family how to dose the client, if client can't.
d. administer a bolus dose of the PCA analgesic.
ANS: A, B
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Correct a. and b. are appropriate nursing actions.
Incorrect The family should not dose the client. The nurse only administers a bolus of PCA medication if it is prescribed.
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