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jCorn1234 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is explaining patient-controlled analgesia to the client scheduled for surgery tomorrow, and explains that the benefits of this method of administering analgesics include which of the following? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Clients report greater satisfaction with this method.
2. Clients feel they have greater control over pain relief.
3. Clients eat better.
4. Clients require less medication.
5. Clients require fewer position changes.

Question 2

The mother of a 30-weeks'-gestation premature neonate voices concern about the hair covering the shoulders and upper back of the baby. The nurse tells the mother which of the following?

1. The hair will turn a lighter color soon, and won't be noticeable.
2. Most babies have lanugo as premature infants, but it will spontaneously disappear with maturation.
3. It looks like a lot of hair because the baby is so small.
4. The hair can be dyed a lighter color or shaved as the child grows.

bdobbins · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,4
Rationale: Studies have shown that patient satisfaction is higher with the use of PCA. The client feels that she has greater control over her pain relief and uses less medication for better pain control. Repositioning is important to prevent postoperative complications regardless of the type of analgesia administration. PCA pumps are not chosen to improve appetite, although that can be an additive effect of improved pain management.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: It is normal development for the fetus to have hair on the shoulders and back, called lanugo. As the premature neonate approaches full term, the hair will disappear. The hair will not change color, will not remain on the infant, and will not need to be dyed.