When a 48-year-old long-term care facility resident expresses concern over the cost of care that has used up his assets, the nurse suggests that to cover the continued cost of living in a long-term facility, the resident should apply for:
a. Medicare.
b. hospitalization insurance.
c. Medicaid.
d. public health funds.
C
When adults have used all of their assets, they may then qualify for Medicaid.
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