A client tells the nurse that all hospitals care about is doing the minimum for a client regardless of the outcome. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "It does feel like that sometimes."
2. "Health insurance companies have caused this problem."
3. "The doctors will get paid regardless of the clients' outcomes."
4. "There are quality programs in place to make sure clients receive the best quality of care regardless of the cost."
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In response to concerns about safety and quality of care voiced by clients and providers, total quality management and continuous quality improvement programs were initiated. These programs ensure society that cost management is not compromising safety or quality. This is what the nurse should respond to the client. The other choices do not address the client's concerns nor do they explain quality management programs.
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