The patient is scheduled for surgery later that afternoon.He is scheduled to have PCA therapy after surgery.The nurse should:

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Instruct surgical patients preoperatively.
Encourage patients to push button on timing unit whenever they feel pain.Tell patient not to delay if he is experiencing pain.Pain is easier to prevent than to treat.Inform patient and family that patient cannot overdose with PCA if only the patient pushes the button.The family should not push the button unless instructed to do so by the nurse.

The Patient Is Scheduled for Surgery Later That Afternoon