A patient who has a history of asthma asks about the availability of a disease management program for his illness. Which statement, made by the nurse, is appropriate?
1. There isn't a disease management program for asthma yet, but there is one under development.
2. There is no such program for asthma.
3. The program exists, but only a very few insurance companies cover it.
4. There is a program targeted specifically for asthma.
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Explanation: 1. A program does exist.
2. A program does exist.
3. Insurance companies have identified that illness management results in cost savings. More and more companies are developing, administering, and paying for these programs.
4. Asthma is often targeted for illness management programs.
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