Question

Which of the following is NOT a teaching point that you would give to Mr. Singh and his wife with regard to using the PCA pump?

A. Only press the button when you are in pain, and wait the required amount of time before pressing it again.
B. Do not let anyone else press the button for you.
C. Tell your nurse if you have any side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or dizziness.
D. You may remove the PCA pump from your IV line when you go to the bathroom.

Answer 1

The teaching point that is NOT recommended when using the PCA pump is option D: You may remove the PCA pump from your IV line when you go to the bathroom.

Step-by-step explanation:

The teaching point that is NOT recommended when using the PCA pump is option D: You may remove the PCA pump from your IV line when you go to the bathroom.

It is important not to remove the PCA pump because it delivers a controlled amount of medication to manage pain. Removing it may disrupt the pain management process and negatively affect the patient's comfort.

Therefore, options A, B, and C are valid teaching points to follow for Mr. Singh and his wife.