Andrew Jefferson is a new client with a home health agency being seen posthospitalization following a stroke. His care is being covered by Medicare Part A and Part B, but he did not join Part D
Home health nurses are scheduled to visit Andrew three times a week for 2 weeks to help him manage his health needs. In addition to taking medication for hypertension and a chronic heart condition, Andrew wears a hearing aid and needs cataract surgery. The nurse informs Andrew that Medicare will cover the costs of only the:
1. Home health nurse, medications, and hearing aid.
2. Home health nurse and cataract surgery (including the surgeon's fees).
3. Medications, cataract surgery (including the surgeon's fees), and home health nurse.
4. Cataract surgery (including the surgeon's fees) and hearing aid.
ANS: 2
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