A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)after a cholecystectomy.The client states,"When I wake up I am in pain." Which action should the nurse take?

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The nurse should encourage the client to use the PCA pump prior to napping and upon awakening.Administering additional intravenous morphine while the client sleeps places the client at risk for respiratory depression.The nurse should also evaluate dosages received compared with dosages requested and contact the provider if the dose or frequency is not adequate.Only the client should push the pain button on a PCA pump.

A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Is Prescribed Patient-Controlled