You are preparing to discharge a patient with a physical disability related to an automobile accident
You are reviewing the importance of preventative health care when the patient informs you that she will not have the money to pay for her annual gynecologic exams or mammograms due to the cost of this hospitalization. What information would be appropriate for you to share with the patient?
A) "Limited finances are a common problem for patients with a disability. Since you were hospitalized this year, you can miss the gynecologic exam and mammogram."
B) "These are very important health preventative measures, so you will need to borrow the money to pay for the exam and mammogram."
C) "Federal assistance programs may be available to provide financial assistance for health-related expenses for people with disabling conditions."
D) "These preventative measures should be a tax deduction, so you should consult with your accountant and then make your appointments."
Ans: C
Feedback: Several federal assistance programs provide financial assistance for health-related expenses for people with some chronic illnesses, acquired disabling acute and chronic diseases, and diseases from childhood. Lack of financial resources, including health insurance, is an important barrier to health care for people with disabilities. Option A is incorrect because the nurse would not recommend that the patient miss her gynecologic exam and mammogram. Option B is incorrect because the nurse would not encourage the patient to borrow money to pay for medical bills. Option D is incorrect because decisions about health care are not made with an accountant on the basis of whether the health care expense would be a tax deduction.
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