Question

The nurse is educating a client about the use of fentanyl citrate via a patient-controlled analgesia pump. Which of the following statements should be included in the teaching?

"You cannot breastfeed your baby while using a patient controlled analgesia pump."

"You may get drowsy if you press the administration button too many times."

"The administration button should not be pressed by anyone other than you."

"A patient controlled analgesia pump reduces the risk of post-partum hemorrhage."

Answer 1

The nurse should include statements about the risk of drowsiness and the importance of self-administration in educating a client about the use of a patient-controlled analgesia pump.

Step-by-step explanation:

In educating a client about the use of fentanyl citrate via a patient-controlled analgesia pump, the nurse should include the following statements:

1. You may get drowsy if you press the administration button too many times. Fentanyl is a potent opioid and can cause sedation or drowsiness, especially if taken in excessive doses.
2. The administration button should not be pressed by anyone other than you. Patient-controlled analgesia is designed for the patient to self-administer pain medication, ensuring they have control over their pain management.

The other statements are not directly related to the use of a patient-controlled analgesia pump and should not be included in the teaching.