A client with a chronic illness tells the nurse they often have to choose between purchasing medications, paying rent, and buying food: what is the most effective action the nurse should take to address the client’s concerns?
Suggest the client discuss changing to less expensive treatment options with their healthcare provider.
Teach strategies for stretching supplies, such as rationing medications and reducing non-essential spending.
Provide education on effectively prioritizing monthly expenses to accommodate healthcare needs.
Refer the client to available community or financial assistance programs for support with medication costs and basic needs.
The correct answer is to connect the client with financial or community resources that can assist with their specific issues, such as helping to cover medication costs or providing access to food banks. This approach directly addresses the financial struggles that impair the client’s ability to manage their illness and ensures they have access to essential resources. The other options, while potentially helpful in certain contexts, fail to take immediate action to reduce structural barriers and meet the client’s expressed priority needs.
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