Which action by the nurse demonstrates fiscal responsibility to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Discharging a patient home with prescriptions and no health insurance to cover the cost
b. Assessing the patient's resources and determining their ability to pay for prescriptions
c. Setting the patient up for Meals on Wheels
d. Giving the patient information on free support groups
e. Calling local churches to see what services they can offer the patient
B, C, D, E
The nurse demonstrates financial responsibility to the patient by assessing the patient's resources and determining the ability to pay for prescriptions, setting the patient up for Meals on Wheels, giving the patient information on free support groups, and calling local churches to see what services they can offer the patient.
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