The client is postoperative for a cervical laminectomy and is prescribed meperidine (Demerol), a narcotic analgesic, by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which instruction regarding pain...

The client is postoperative for a cervical laminectomy and is prescribed meperidine (Demerol), a narcotic analgesic, by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which instruction regarding pain control should the nurse teach the client?

 1. Notify the nurse when needing pain medication. 2. Press the button on the pump when the client feels pain. 3. Have the significant other push the button on the pump frequently. 4. Use the pain medication sparingly to prevent narcotic addiction.