When is the best time to teach Natalie about the use of the PCA?
a) the day before the surgery is scheduled
b) while she is in the post-anesthesia care unit
c) when she is in pain and wants to learn how to obtain relief
d) after receiving a dose of medication from the PCA pump
Answer: a) the day before the surgery is scheduled
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