Which of the following constitutes a problem that affects data collected by the nurse interviewing an elderly, chronically ill patient? Many elderly who are covered only by Medicare Parts A and B find it difficult to pay the cost of
a. hospital care for an acute short-term illness.
b. prescription drugs while living at home.
c. post-hospitalization rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing facility.
d. doctor's office visits, Pap smears, and mammography.
ANS: B
Data collection should include medications prescribed for the patient and whether the patient is medication compliant. Often patients are without medication when funds are limited. The other costs mentioned in the remaining options are covered by Medicare Parts A and B.
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