Which of the following is not a characteristic of a PCA pump?

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The analgesic dosage is not determined by the patient but by the healthcare provider who sets the dosage limits on the PCA pump. The other options are all characteristics of a PCA pump. A) The delivery of the IV analgesic is controlled by the patient through the push-button. C) The pump is preset to prevent overmedication by setting a maximum dosage limit and a lockout interval between doses. D) There is a locking device on the pump for security of the medication, which prevents anyone from tampering with the pump or accessing the medication without authorization.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a PCA