× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
w
3
w
3
e
3
3
r
3
b
2
M
2
V
2
f
2
c
2
c
2
K
2
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
hannah20082 hannah20082
wrote...
Posts: 1008
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
A middle-aged client with cancer has been prescribed patient-controlled analgesia PCA. The nurse caring for the client explains the functioning of PCA. What is the main advantage of PCA?
 
  A) The client obtains pain relief slowly and steadily.
  B) The client determines the maximum daily dose.
  C) The client is able to have long hours of rest.
  D) The client is actively involved in pain management.
Read 71 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
6 years ago
D
Feedback:
PCA gives the client the advantage of playing an active role in pain management, as the client is allowed to self-administer medication. Pain relief is rapid, not slow and steady, because the drug is delivered intravenously. The client cannot administer the pain medication as needed because the nurse programs the infusion device to control doses.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  612 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 1105
  
 708
  
 697
Your Opinion
Which 'study break' activity do you find most distracting?
Votes: 824
Previous poll results: Which is the best fuel for late night cramming?