The nurse has attended a staff development conference regarding patient-controlled analgesia. which of the following statements by the nurse indicates effective understanding?
a) I will administer medication based on my judgment rather than patient input.
b) I'll educate the patient on the PCA pump and encourage self-administration.
c) PCA is only suitable for postoperative pain, not chronic conditions.
d) I'll avoid monitoring respiratory status as it is not relevant to PCA.