. An elderly patient while being seen in immediate care for a possible respiratory infection asks the nurse if Medicare is going to cover the cost of the visit. The nurse educates the patient to the fact that:
A) Medicare pays for only about half of all personal health costs, requiring the patient to pay the balance, so you may have to pay part of the bill.
B) Medicare pays for 100% of the cost for acute care services, so the cost of your visit is covered.
C) Medicare will only pay the cost for acute care services if you are very poor.
D) Medicare will not pay for the cost for acute care services, so you will be billed for the services provided today.
Ans: A
Feedback: The services covered under Medicare have changed over the past decade, but principally it covers acute care needs such as inpatient hospitalization, physician care, outpatient care, home health services, and skilled nursing care in a nursing facility. Medicare pays for only about 55% of all personal health costs, requiring the patient to pay the balance (Liu et al., 2002). Options B and D are incorrect; Medicare pays for about 55% of all personal health costs. Option C is incorrect; Medicare is a plan specifically for the elderly population, while Medicaid is a program that provides services based on income.
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