A client has a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump with morphine after a bowel resection. What are the nursing responsibilities after the client has self-administered a bolus of medication? Ensure that the client understands that a bolus may take up to 15 minutes to alleviate the pain. Have the client mobilize to reduce the side effects of morphine. Assess response and reduce the baseline amount of I.V. pain medication. Encourage ambulation and deep breathing and coughing exercises to counteract respiratory depression.
[Verified Answer]: A client has a patient-controlled…
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