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

question 4

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?

• 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:

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