A patient with longitudinal abdominal incision from a laparotomy returned to the ward with Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA). The Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) order is as follows: 2-mg bolus, 6-minute lockout, and a 4-hour limit of 30 mg. 1. Provide two (2) reasons that advocates the use of Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) 2. Explain the reason for lockout time [ 3. Provide two (2) possible adverse events with nursing management in relation to the use of Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

A patient with longitudinal abdominal incision from a laparotomy returned to the ward with Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA). The Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) order is as follows: 2-mg bolus, 6-minute lockout, and a 4-hour limit of 30 mg. 1. Provide two (2) reasons that advocates the use of Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) 2. Explain the reason for lockout time [ 3. Provide two (2) possible adverse events with nursing management in relation to the use of Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

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