A Client with Advanced Heart Disease Says, "I Read About

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client with advanced heart disease says, "I read about a new drug that was just released. Do you think my doctor could get it for me?" What should the nurse include in discussion with the client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "Since the drug is new it is dangerous to use."
• B) "Decisions on using drugs are based on many different variables."
• C) "We certainly can talk to your physician about the drug."
• D) "When drugs are first developed, they are very expensive and their use is limited to those who can afford to purchase them."
• E) "People who are very sick often have unrealistic expectations of what drugs can do."

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Definitions:

Mass Media

Communication channels, such as television, newspapers, and the internet, that are used to reach a wide audience.

Interpretive Approach

A methodology in social science that emphasizes understanding the subjective meanings and experiences of individuals and cultures.

Media Violence

The depiction of aggressive or violent behavior in various forms of media, and its potential impact on viewers.

Motion Pictures

A series of still images projected onto a screen in rapid succession to create the illusion of moving images, commonly referred to as movies or films.