An 80-year-old woman comes to the community-health care facility with a large bag of medications. She tells the nurse she can no longer afford these medications because her only income is Social Security. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Let's go through these medications and see which ones we can delete."
B) "You can get these medicines at this clinic for free."
C) "Let's see if we can get some help from Medicare to help you pay for these medications. I will refer you to our social worker."
D) "These medications are important. Do your best to pay for them."

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Referring the patient to the social worker for assistance with Medicare coverage would be the best response. This would help the patient find a solution to her financial problem and also ensure that she continues to receive necessary medication. Option A does not address the financial issue and could potentially lead to the patient stopping medications she still needs. Option B assumes that the clinic has free medications, which may not be the case. Option D is not a viable solution for someone on a fixed income.

An 80-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Community-Health Care Facility with a Large