A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the preoperative education regarding pain control. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for further education?

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The client should be the only one to administer medication via the PCA pump. Using the pump prior to getting out of bed and/or ambulating will help decrease the pain. Distraction is an effective nonpharmacologic means of dealing with pain. Constipation is a common side effect from many pain medications. Increasing fluid intake is one way of attempting to prevent it.

A Nurse Is Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Preoperative Education