A 46-Year-Old Patient, Unemployed and Diagnosed with Kidney Disease, Tells

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 46-year-old patient, unemployed and diagnosed with kidney disease, tells the nurse that he is having difficulty with his medical bills. What should the nurse do to help this patient?

• A) Work with the pharmacist to determine which medications the patient can discontinue and still maintain an acceptable level of health.
• B) Suggest the patient take prescribed medications every other day to make the prescription last longer.
• C) Ask social services to discuss Medicare as a health care coverage option.
• D) Assure the patient that the nurse will ask the health care provider if the patient can be quickly discharged to home.

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