A nurse is teaching an alert patient how to use a PCA system in the home. How will she explain to the patient what he must do to self-manage pain?
A) You don't have to do anything. The machine does it all.
B) I will teach your family what they need to do.
C) When you push the button, you will get the medicine.
D) The medicine is going into your body all the time.
Question 2
An adolescent rapidly develops secondary sex characteristics and body changes. What should the nurse assess to determine how these changes might affect the adolescent's self-concept?
A) expectations of the parents C) meaningful use of time
B) developmental environment D) understanding of changes