A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
The client asks the nurse, "What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?" Which of the following statements should the nurse include in her response to the client?

Choice A rationale

Brand name medications are typically more expensive because they include costs for research, development, marketing, and patents. They are sold under a trademarked brand name by a specific company, which allows them to charge higher prices.

Choice B rationale

This is incorrect as brand name medications are not less effective than generic medications. Both are required to have the same active ingredients and efficacy by regulatory agencies.

Choice C rationale

While the active ingredients must be the same, the formulation (inactive ingredients) of brand and generic medications can differ, which may affect the drug's characteristics, such as absorption rate.

Choice D rationale

Brand name drugs are usually less prescribed than generics because generics are cheaper and preferred for cost-saving measures. However, in some cases, a brand name might be more widely recognized and prescribed initially.

Choice B rationale

Withholding the medication and notifying the provider is the appropriate intervention when a client's blood pressure is significantly low, such as 80/60 mmHg. Administering metoprolol, a beta-blocker, in this scenario could further lower the blood pressure, causing more harm. The provider needs to be informed to reassess the treatment plan.