The nurse is providing dietary instructions to the client with anemia. The client tells the nurse that the iron pills are very expensive and it will be difficult to pay for the pills and buy the proper food. What is the most appropriate nursing response?
1."You will have to find a way to afford both."
2."You will be fine as long as you take the iron pills."
3."Why don't you ask your family to help you out financially?"
4."Would you like for me to check into some other options for you?"
Answer: 4."Would you like for me to check into some other options for you?"
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