An elderly woman was debating all possible futures she might confront. She asked the nurse the typical cost of 1 year in a nursing home. How should the nurse respond?
a. "About $30,000 a year."
b. "Don't worry about it. Medicare will pay it."
c. "Don't worry about it. Medicaid will pay it."
d. "About $75,000 a year."
ANS: D
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1. Set office hours to eliminate drop-in visits. 2. Keep the office door closed. 3. Hold meetings in the nurse manager?s office. 4. Stand up to greet the visitor and remain standing.
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