A student nurse is caring for a patient who is covered by Medicaid. When speaking with the case manager about Medicaid, the case manager tells the student nurse that Medicaid
1. Offers the same benefits in every state.
2. Is funded by the city health department.
3. Is a county government matching funding program.
4. Offers assistance for poor and medically indigent individuals.
ANS: 4
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