A client is receiving a very expensive medication. The client asks the nurse why the medicine is so expensive. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "It is expensive, but your insurance covers it and you have a low co-pay."
B. "Drug companies are allowed to advertise medications and this adds to the cost."
C. "Drug companies must recoup the cost of developing and producing the drug."
D. "I think the drug companies should be more accountable for lowering costs."
Answer: C
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