The nurse understands that which of the following patients would be covered under the federal Medicare program? Select all that apply
a. A person aged 65 years or older
b. A patient with long-term disabilities
c. A patient with end-stage heart failure
d. An uninsured patient
e. A low-income patient
f. A 27-year-old with a spinal cord injury
A, B, F
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Correct Medicare covers patients aged 65 years or older.
Medicare covers patients with long-term disabilities.
Medicare covers patients with long-term disabilities.
Incorrect This patient is not covered by Medicare.
This patient is not covered by Medicare.
This patient is not covered by Medicare.
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