Managing PCA Infusion Parameters

A 55-year-old female patient has undergone surgical intervention for a hip fracture and is reporting severe pain, rated at 9 out of 10. Following an assessment, the healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of ________ at a rate of 0.1 mg/hour via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device. The nurse must ensure proper patient education regarding the use of PCA for self-administration of pain relief.

Instruct the patient that the PCA button may only be pressed every ________ minutes, and that she should not exceed the maximum hourly limit of ________ mg, as predetermined by the physician.