Question

The nurse is caring for a client on a patient-controlled analgesia (pca) pump. what additional interventions by the nurse would be effective for pain relief? select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer: Correct1 Ask the client to tell the purpose of the PCA device. Correct2 Emphasize that client controls medication delivery. Correct3 Explain that the pump prevents the risk of overdose. 4 Tell family members to operate the PCA device for the client. 5 Teach the use of PCA after the client awakens from sedation. The nurse should teach the client about PCA and evaluate the client's understanding by asking the client to explain it back. The client should be the one controlling the administration of the medication based on the pain. It is programmed in a way to prevent overdose. The family members should not operate the PCA device for the client because the dose depends on the pain perception by the client. The client should be taught the use of the device before the procedures so that when the client awakens from sedation, the client can administer the analgesia.