Provide two (2) reasons that advocates the use of Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA).      Explain the reason for lockout time.   Provide two (2) possible adverse events with nursing management in relation to the use of Patient Controlled Analgesia.

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a patient with longitudinal abdominal incision from a lapartomoy returned to the ward with

Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA). The Patent-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).  

  

  1. Explain the reason for lockout time.  
  2. Provide two (2) possible adverse events with nursing management in relation to the use of Patient Controlled Analgesia. 
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