Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates to the nurse that teaching on a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device has been effective?

Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates to the nurse that teaching on a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device has been effective?



a. This is the only pain medication I will need to be on.

b. I can administer the pain medication as frequently as I need to

c. I feel less anxiety about the possibility of overdosing.

d. I will need the nurse to notify me when it is time for another dose.



Answer: C


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