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."
ANS: C
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