Which documentation element best evaluates whether a pain device is effective?
QUESTION
What is the correct action if a family member is pressing the PCA button for the patient?
QUESTION
What is the priority monitoring for an implanted intrathecal pain pump?
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ANSWER
Signs of overdose/withdrawal and pump/catheter malfunction. Intrathecal pumps deliver drugs directly to the spinal cord, requiring vigilance for dosage imbalances or device failures that could cause serious complications.