The nurse is reviewing the importance of preventative health care with a patient with a physical disability related to an automobile accident who is preparing for discharge

Question

The patient informs the nurse that she will not have the money to pay for her annual gynecologic exam or mammogram due to the cost of this hospitalization. The nurse informs the patient that:
A) "Limited finances is a common problem for patients with a disability. Since you were hospitalized this year, you can miss the gynecologic exam and mammogram."
B) "These are very important health preventative measures, so you will need to borrow the money to pay for the exam and mammogram."
C) "Federal assistance programs may be available to provide financial assistance for health related expenses for people with disabling conditions."
D) "These preventative measures should be a tax deduction, so you should consult with your accountant and then make your appointments."

Answer 1

Ans: C
Feedback: Several federal assistance programs provide financial assistance for health related expenses for people with some chronic illnesses, acquired disabling acute and chronic diseases, and diseases from childhood. Lack of financial resources, including health insurance, is an important barrier to health care for people with disabilities.