An older client who is repeatedly admitted to the hospital tells the nurse it is because of the inability to purchase prescribed medications. What should the nurse respond to the client?
1. "Medical insurance covers these costs. Do you need help getting coverage?"
2. "I'm not surprised that you can't afford them. You are on a lot of medications."
3. "There are ways to reduce the cost of medications, such as using Medicare Part D."
4. "I will contact our social services department for resources to obtain medications."
4. "I will contact our social services department for resources to obtain medications."
Explanation: 1. Social services can help with this if it is an identified need, but this is really not the nurse's role. Additionally, insurance often does not pick up the entire cost.
2. The nurse's opinion about the number of medications the client is prescribed is an inappropriate response for the nurse to make.
3. Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage assists with many drug costs. Even those reduced costs may not be helping the client if the client is stating that they cannot purchase needed prescriptions.
4. The social worker can refer the client to insurance policies or hospital, pharmacy, or corporate-sponsored medication assistance programs.
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