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The Patient States That the Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)is Not Controlling

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The patient states that the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is not controlling his pain.The nurse checks the infusion setup and intravenous (IV) site and then evaluates the patient's ability to use the system.All looks in order.The nurse should notify the physician to (Select all that apply.)


A) report suspected drug-seeking behaviour.
B) possibly change the medication being used.
C) adjust the dosage of the medication being used.
D) request placebo medication to evaluate true pain.

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