NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

What should the nurse consider before responding to a client who wishes more money was spent on epilepsy drugs instead of cancer research? (select all that apply)

1. Drugs that are effective in treating epilepsy exist

2. More people are affected by cancer than by epilepsy

3. Personal family members may develop cancer one day

4. The amounts of money spent on drug development are determined at the federal level

The correct answer is: Drugs that are effective in treating epilepsy exist

Before responding to the client's statement, the nurse should consider that drugs which are effective in treating epilepsy already exist. This is an important factor to consider because if effective treatment options are available for epilepsy, it may influence the allocation of resources towards other areas such as cancer research. It is essential for the nurse to understand the current landscape of treatment options available for different conditions before engaging in a conversation about resource allocation or research funding. Options B, C, and D are incorrect in this context as they do not directly relate to the consideration the nurse should make regarding the client's statement. While it is important to acknowledge the impact of cancer on a larger population and the potential personal connections to cancer, the focus in this scenario is on understanding the presence of effective treatment options for epilepsy when considering resource allocation. Similarly, the federal funding mechanism for drug development is not the primary concern when responding to the client's viewpoint on allocating funds for epilepsy drugs versus cancer research.