An older patient is worried about the cost of healthcare and supplies now that he has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. How should the nurse respond to this patient's concerns?
1. "I believe that some parts of Medicare will cover preventative care, such as diabetes monitoring."
2. "You only need to check your blood sugar once a day, so the cost should not be too high."
3. "Don't worry. I don't think the total bill will be too much."
4. "I don't know anything about insurance."
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Rationale: At the current time, Medicare pays for a yearly wellness visit and routine physical examination. Medicare also covers diabetes screening and diabetes self-management training.
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