A client reports she has just become eligible for Medicare. She has been reading about her coverage. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the health plan?
A) My Medicare coverage will cover routine physical examinations.
B) I am required to have a 'Welcome to Medicare' examination.
C) Because I have a family history of heart disease, I can have a screening ultrasound.
D) My plan recommends I have a mammogram annually.
Question 2
When being assessed by her new nurse practitioner, a woman states that she has had Raynaud's disease for many years, a problem that occasionally affects her quality of life.
When performing health education surrounding this problem, what should the nurse emphasize?
A) Teaching the woman about atherosclerosis and its role in Raynaud's disease
B) Teaching the woman about the correct use of anticoagulants
C) Helping the woman identify and avoid the specific triggers of her problem
D) Teaching the woman the signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Sample Medicare identification card.
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