Which of the following is the best example of the nurse's fiscal responsibility to the patient?
a. To provide health care based on the ability of the patient to pay
b. To provide health care that the insurance company will allow
c. To use cost-efficient resources
d. To use new-age practices for providing care
C
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A Does not provide fiscal responsibility.
B Does not provide fiscal responsibility.
C Using cost-efficient resources can save the hospital money.
D Does not provide fiscal responsibility.
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