The Client Is Receiving a New and Expensive Medication

question 15

Multiple Choice

The client is receiving a new and expensive medication.The client asks the nurse why the medication is so expensive compared with other medications.The nurse's best response is:

• A)"The drug is was very expensive to develop and to bring to market."
• B)"The drug companies spend too much money on marketing, and the cost gets passed on to you."
• C)"It is expensive, but your insurance company will probably pay for it."
• D)"I agree with you, you would think they could lower the cost of the drug."

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