The client who had a right upper lobectomy for cancer of the lung returns to the intensive care unit with a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for pain control. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Show the client how to use the PCA pump.
2. Obtain a new cartridge of medication.
3. Determine the level of pain relief obtained.
4. Check the HCP orders against the settings.
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