The nurse has prepared a PCA pump for a client. The nurse has educated the client, completed the independent safety checks, and has ensured the medication cassette is loaded properly. What action does the nurse take next?

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Prior to initiating the PCA, the nurse has a second nurse verify all components of the therapy as this is a high-risk procedure. The client may or may not have a basal rate ordered. The nurse would have the client demonstrate using the PCA pump before attaching it. The nurse does document, but this is not the next step.

The Nurse Has Prepared a PCA Pump for a Client