The patient will be having medication administered through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system after surgery
To assist the family members with an understanding of how this therapy works, which of the following explanations does the nurse offer to the family? a. The patient has control over the access to medication when he or she needs it.
b. The patient can choose the dosage of the drug received.
c. The patient can request the type of medication received.
d. The patient controls the route for administering the medication.
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A With a PCA system, the patient controls medication delivery.
B The PCA system is designed to deliver no more than a specified number of doses. The patient does not choose the dosage.
C The physician prescribes the type of medication to be used. The advantage for the patient is that he or she may self-administer opioids with minimal risk of overdose.
D The patient does not control the route for administration. Systemic PCA typically involves intravenous drug administration but can also be given subcutaneously.
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