A 66-year-old female is retired and no longer has health insurance through her place of employment. Which of the following programs would be appropriate for her health insurance needs?

a. Medicare
b. Medicaid
c. Social Security
d. Economic Opportunity Act


ANS: A

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The client is experiencing urinary urgency and frequency. Which medication should the nurse anticipate may be prescribed by the healthcare provider?

A) Furosemide B) Bumetanide C) Oxybutynin D) Bethanechol chloride

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1. Cost-minimization analysis 2. Cost-of-illness analysis 3. Cost-effectiveness analysis 4. Cost-benefit analysis

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To minimize the potential for kidney damage associated with giving acyclovir intravenously, the nurse will:

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