The nurse is making a referral for the client. What should be the nurse's first consideration for this referral?
1. Factors that might prevent the client from following through with the referral.
2. Client's eligibility for the service.
3. Cost of the referral services.
4. Acceptability of the referral to the client.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. The first consideration in making a referral is the acceptability of the referral to the client. The second consideration is the client's eligibility for the service provided. The presence of situational constraints or factors in the client's situation that would prevent him or her from following through with the referral is the third consideration. The cost of the service is not a consideration when making referrals.
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