A nurse is caring for a young child with a severe ear infection in a hospital emergency room. The nurse asks the mother why it took so long for the child to get care and the mother stated that she
couldn't afford medical bills and that they didn't qualify for Medicaid. Once the child has received medical attention, what program does the nurse recommend to the mother?
A. WIC
B. CHIP
C. Medicare
D. TANF
ANS: B
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1. Slight bulging along the lower eyelids 2. Reduced perspiration 3. Reduced sebum production 4. Large white spots on the upper arms and trunk
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