A nurse is teaching an alert client how to use a PCA system in the home. How will she explain to the client what he must do to self-manage pain?

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The nurse should explain to the client that by pushing the button on the PCA system, he will receive the medication he needs to manage his pain. It is important for the client to understand that he plays an active role in self-managing his pain and can control the frequency and amount of medication he receives. The other options are incorrect as they do not encourage the client to take an active role in managing their pain or rely on someone else to do it for them.

A Nurse Is Teaching an Alert Client How to Use