ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse appreciates the principal advantage in using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is that it:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because patient-controlled analgesia (PC
A) allows the patient to self-administer pain medication within preset limits, giving them a sense of control over their pain management, which can reduce anxiety.
Choice A is incorrect because the nurse still needs to monitor the PCA settings and patient response.
Choice B is incorrect because PCA aims to manage pain, not necessarily eliminate it completely.
Choice C is incorrect as all medications carry some risk of adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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