A 69-year-old patient who has both Medicare and long-term supplemental health care insurance shares with the nurse that he is in need of a visual examination as a follow-up after his cataract surgery

The nurse suggests that such treatment is most likely covered by:
a. Medicare Part A.
b. Medicare Part B.
c. Medicare Part D.
d. Supplemental policy.


B
A vision examination is a service covered by Medicare Part B.

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A nurse is providing care for a client who receives scheduled doses of a neuroleptic medication. This client is likely being treated for which of the following mental health disorders?

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