ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about monitoring morphine patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
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Step 1: Instructing visitors not to operate the PCA pump is crucial to prevent unauthorized administration of morphine, ensuring safety and preventing potential overdose.
Step 2: Visitors may mistakenly press the button, leading to excess drug delivery, respiratory depression, and other serious complications.
Step 3: Regular monitoring and control over PCA administration by healthcare professionals are essential to maintain patient safety.
Summary:
Choices A and B are incorrect as they do not address the specific safety concern related to PCA.
Choice C is incorrect as pain assessment should be more frequent.
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