The Client Is Receiving a New and Expensive Medication

question 6

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.What is the nurse's best response?

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

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

A graphical representation that shows different combinations of two goods or services among which a consumer is indifferent, meaning the consumer has no preference for one combination over another.

Indifference Curve

A graph representing combinations of two goods between which a consumer is indifferent, showing preferences in consumption.

Budget Constraint

The limit on the consumption patterns of individuals or entities, based on their income and the prices of goods and services.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility received by consuming an additional unit of a good or service.