The Client Asks the Charge Nurse How the Health Care

The client asks the charge nurse how the health care provider will decide which medication to prescribe. The nurse bases her response on which characteristics of the "ideal drug?"

A) Effectively treats, prevents, or cures the client's condition
B) Is slowly eliminated by the body so that it can produce its effects over a prolonged period of time
C) Produces minimal adverse effects
D) Produces a rapid and predictable response
E) Is inexpensive and easily accessible