The client is receiving a brand name drug and wants to change to the generic form because it is cheaper. What is the best outcome for this client?
1. Client will state two ways a brand name drug differs from a generic name drug.
2. Client will take the brand name drug after speaking with the physician.
3. Client will ask the nurse why brand name drugs are better than generic drugs.
4. Client will state two ways to obtain the medication at a reduced cost.
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Rationale 1: The dosage of drugs may be the same with a brand name and generic drug, but the bioavailability may be affected by the inert ingredients and tablet compression.
Rationale 2: Referring the client to the physician is inappropriate because the nurse can educate the client about the difference between generic and brand name drugs.
Rationale 3: The client asking the nurse a question is not an outcome.
Rationale 4: Knowing ways to obtain medication at a reduced cost is an appropriate outcome, but the client will not learn why a brand name drug may be preferable over a generic drug.
Global Rationale: The dosage of drugs may be the same with a brand name and generic drug, but the bioavailability may be affected by the inert ingredients and tablet compression. Knowing ways to obtain medication at a reduced cost is an appropriate outcome, but the client will not learn why a brand name drug may be preferable over a generic drug. Referring the client to the physician is inappropriate because the nurse can educate the client about the difference between generic and brand name drugs. The client asking the nurse a question is not an outcome.
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