A nurse is programming a complex patient-controlled analgesia pump that has multiple screens and steps. Which of the following will the complexity of this human-technology interface likely facilitate?
A) The likelihood of an error
B) Reduction of the patient's pain
C) The nurse's satisfaction with the technology
D) The nurse's workflow

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The complexity of a human-technology interface, such as a multi-step PCA pump, increases the likelihood of user error due to the potential for misunderstanding or misprogramming during the process.

A Nurse Is Programming a Complex Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pump That