A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who reports that they cannot afford their prescribed medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

"I can arrange for a social worker to talk with you before you leave."

"Contact your pharmacy to inquire about a different medication."

"I can contact the occupational therapist to schedule a home visit."

"You should ask your provider to prescribe a cheaper medication."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A)   This response offers a solution by involving a social worker who can assist the client in exploring financial assistance programs or alternative medication options.
B)   While contacting the pharmacy may be helpful, it does not guarantee a solution to the client's financial constraints.
C)   Involving the occupational therapist for a home visit is not directly related to addressing the client's inability to afford medication.
D)   Instructing the client to ask their provider to prescribe a cheaper medication puts the responsibility solely on the client and may not address the underlying issue effectively.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A) Offering reassurance about the outcome of the procedure may not address the client's specific fears.
B) Encouraging the client to discuss their concerns allows the nurse to address any misconceptions or fears the client may have and provide appropriate information and support.
C) Assuming the client's fear is related to needles may not be accurate and may not address their specific concerns.
D) Asking the client to explain why they are scared is a good approach, but it may not immediately address their fears or provide the support they need.

A. Pain level B. Respiratory rate C. Heart rate D. Oxygenation saturation E. Blood pressure F. Echocardiogram results G. Urinary output

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A) The client's pain level decreased from 7 to 5 after receiving nitroglycerin. This decrease indicates improvement in the client's condition.
B) The client’s respiratory rate decreased from 24/min to 22/min.
C) The client’s heart rate decreased from 120/min to 100/min.

D) Initially, the client's oxygen saturation was 93% on room air, which decreased to 89%. However, after receiving oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula it improved to 92%.
E) The blood pressure decreased from 176/82 to 110/62.

F) Only one echocardiogram result showing myocardial infarction was provided.

G) Only one reading of I&O was provided showing an output of 32 mL, hence difficult to determine whether there was an improvement.

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