An adult patient has just undergone surgery for repair of a torn left knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).When informing the patient of several pain relief interventions,the nurse most appropriately urges the patient to select which of the following?

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In patient-controlled analgesia (PCA),patients benefit from having control over their pain therapy.Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)is a safe method for a variety of painful conditions,including but not limited to postoperative,traumatic,sickle cell crisis,cancer,and burns.NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents,which are effective in treating mild to moderate pain.NSAIDs act by inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandins and by inhibiting the cellular responses during inflammation.Adjuvants or coanalgesic agents,such as sedatives,anticonvulsants,steroids,antidepressants,antianxiety agents,and muscle relaxants,have analgesic properties,enhance pain control,or relieve symptoms.

An Adult Patient Has Just Undergone Surgery for Repair of a Torn