A 76-year-old man, hospitalized for treatment following a stroke, asks the nurse how long he can expect Medicare to cover his treatment. The nurse's most informative response is:
1. "Your Part B will cover your hospital care as long as is necessary."
2. "Your care provider will determine how long your Medicare coverage will be in effect."
3. "You are allowed 50 days of inpatient care annually."
4. "You can receive skilled care for up to 100 days."
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Persons hospitalized for skilled nursing care receive 100 days of Medicare coverage.
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