The nurse is caring for a client from Canada who has come to the U. S. for a serious neurological surgery. The nurse concludes that the client came to the U.S. because the client feels care will be better in the U.S. when the client states:
1. "I am a fan of the universality of the health system.".
2. "It is a good thing that there is very little competition in my country.".
3. "I respect the fact that Americans have a choice of health care.".
4. "I am in favor of rationing to bring down health costs.".
3. "I respect the fact that Americans have a choice of health care.".
Rationale:
Americans with health insurance have more of a choice about their health care than do other nations of the world. If the client were a fan of universal health care, the client would have stayed in Canada. Most other countries do not allow for competition in health care, but the United States does. Rationing is one reason why clients come to the U.S. ; with rationing, a person could wait months for needed surgery.
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