A gerontological nurse is aware that out-of-pocket expenses for care can be onerous for many older adults. Which action can the nurse take to potentially minimize these expenses for clients?
A) Become familiar with the various funding sources and their eligibility requirements.
B) Teach older adults to be astute with their spending and saving patterns.
C) Encourage older adults to make care providers aware of each chronic condition they live with.
D) Provide care that is primarily focused on acute, rather than chronic, health problems.
Ans: A
Despite the complexity and limitations of programs, nurses need to know enough about the most common sources of payment for health services so they can understand and address some of the barriers to and challenges of implementing nursing care plans and discharge plans. Ultimately, this may have the effect of reducing some older adults' out-of-pocket expenses. Teaching about financial management is beyond the scope of the nurse and focusing on acute, rather than chronic, health problems is inappropriate.
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