[Expert Solution]: A client has been prescribed…

A client has been prescribed patient-controlled analgesia and the nurse is setting up the system and educating the client about safe and effective use of PCA. Which teaching point should the nurse provide to the client? “If you feel severe pain, either push the button yourself or ask one of your family members to push the button.” “I’ll have the unit’s care aide come check on you every few minutes after I set up the system.” “We’ll be monitoring your use of the system closely, to ensure you don’t develop an addiction to your pain medication.” “The pump is programmed with safeguards to limit the possibility overmedication.”