A nurse is providing care to an individual who has Medicaid. Which of the following would most likely describe this individual?
a. An 85-year-old female who has hyperten-sion
b. A 25-year-old female who is pregnant
c. A 50-year-old male who is blind
d. A 70-year-old male who is hearing im-paired
ANS: C
Medicaid provides financial assistance to states and counties to pay for medical services for the aged poor, the blind, the disabled, and families with dependent children who are below state poverty income levels. Medicaid does not provide coverage to those who have hypertension, are pregnant, or are hearing impaired unless they meet income guidelines.
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