The client post-gastrectomy has a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which data indicates the client and family understand the instructions regarding the PCA pump?
1. The family pushes the PCA button whenever the time limit has expired.
2. The client uses the PCA before turning, coughing, and deep breathing.
3. The family discourages the client from using the PCA pump.
4. The client pushes the PCA button when the pain is an 8 or 9 on the pain scale of 1–10.
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