Author Question: What is the most critical action a nurse should take when planning a health program? a. Assessing ... (Read 23 times)

JGIBBSON · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What is the most critical action a nurse should take when planning a health program?

a. Assessing need of the community
b. Considering alternative solutions or options
c. Detailing the costs and resources needed
d. Weighing each alternative

Question 2

Medicare and Medicaid are:

a. Available to any citizen who wishes to enroll
b. Two federal programs that provide insurance to special groups
c. Private insurance providers
d. Funded by the state government

Sammyo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Assessing need provides the reasons and rationale for the program plan.

Answer to Question 2

B
Medicare provides insurance for persons over 65, and Medicaid is for low-income and needy children, aged, blind, and/or disabled. Medicare is financed by the federal government. Medicaid is jointly financed by states and the federal government. They are not private insurance providers by definition.