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The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. The nurse's most helpful response is:
 
  a. Yes. Medicare pays 100 of all medical costs for persons over 65.
  b. Yes. Medicare Part B pays hospital costs and physicians fees.
  c. Yes. Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.
  d. Yes. Medicare Part D pays 80 of the charges made by physicians.

Question 2

The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult is:
 
  a. Medicare and Medicaid.
  b. elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
  c. Americans with Disabilities Act.
  d. the Drug Benefit Program.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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