A nurse is working with a patient who misses appointments frequently and doesn't always fill prescriptions for herself or her children.On reviewing the patient's chart,the nurse sees that the patient has insurance.What action by the nurse would be the most helpful?

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An important factor in access to health care is insurance.Employer-provided plans are becoming more uncommon,and even those with insurance often have gaps in their coverage,which leads to missed appointments,unfilled prescriptions,and other services being underutilized.The other actions might be useful,although it probably will sound judgmental if the nurse merely tells the patient that she is responsible for her children's health.

A Nurse Is Working with a Patient Who Misses Appointments