The client requires a hearing aid but tells the nurse that he cannot afford to pay for it right now. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Your insurance company should pay some of the cost."
b. "The hospital can set up a payment plan for the new hearing aid."
c. "I'll ask the social worker about organiza-tions that help pay for hearing aids."
d. "You can check around to see who has the lowest price."
C
Local organizations may be able to help the client pay for the hearing aid. The social worker should be contacted as soon as possible. The client should not shop around for the best price for a hearing aid because discount providers may not be able to offer required diagnostic tests or follow-up care.
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