During a Home Visit,the Nurse Learns That a Patient Has

question 13

Multiple Choice

During a home visit,the nurse learns that a patient has not been taking the prescribed medications.The patient reports having no insurance and tells the nurse that the drug is too expensive.After learning that there is no substitute medication,the nurse will perform which action next?

• A) Assist the patient to apply for a patient-assist program.
• B) Contact the pharmacy to request a reduction in the cost of the drug.
• C) Determine the patient's annual income.
• D) Give the patient the number of a charitable organization that may be able to help.

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