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The nurse assesses an older client in an assisted living facility who is crying uncontrollably and who tells the nurse, “I am going to be evicted because I ran out of money to live here.” Which of the following is the priority response by the nurse?
A. “I am sure something will work out for you.”
B. “Can you ask any of your family for money?”
C. “You will qualify for Medicaid now that you have no money.”
D. “There are other financial options available to you.”
The nurse assesses an older client in an assisted living facility who is crying uncontrollably and who tells the nurse, “I am going to be evicted because I ran out of money to live here.” Which of the following is the priority response by the nurse?
A. “I am sure something will work out for you.”
B. “Can you ask any of your family for money?”
C. “You will qualify for Medicaid now that you have no money.”
D. “There are other financial options available to you.”
Answer: D: The priority response for the nurse to make to a client who has exhausted all
personal financial resources in an assisted living facility is that there are other options
available. Those other options may include family support or Medicaid. The nurse is not
in a position to discuss or advise the client about financial matters. A financial adviser
would be the best person to advise the client.