Which benefit would be provided by administering patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to a client after surgery? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
a. Client is able to self-administer pain-relieving medications as necessary
b. Amount of medication received is determined entirely by the client
c. Decreases client dependency
d. Relieves the nurse of monitoring the client
e. Increases client sense of autonomy