A Client Is Receiving a Very Expensive Medication

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving a very expensive medication. The client asks the nurse why the medicine is so expensive. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "It is expensive, but your insurance covers it and you have a low co-pay."
• B) "Drug companies are allowed to advertise medications and this adds to the cost."
• C) "Drug companies must recoup the cost of developing and producing the drug."
• D) "I think the drug companies should be more accountable for lowering costs."

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Student Attitude

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Student Attitude

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