Under What Circumstances Can a Person Younger Than Age 65

question 16

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances can a person younger than age 65 access Medicare benefits?

• A) When the patient has end-stage renal disease and permanent disabilities
• B) When the patient has Lou Gehrig's and Parkinson's diseases
• C) When the patient has permanent disabilities and diabetes
• D) When the patient has multiple sclerosis (MS) and polio

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Definitions:

Urinary Retention

The inability to fully empty the bladder during urination, which may cause discomfort and other complications.

Drainage Bag

A medical device used to collect fluid or urine that drains from the body, often used in surgical and urological procedures.

Catheter Tubing

Flexible tubes used in medical settings to drain fluids from or administer fluids to the body.

Urinary Elimination

The process of expelling urine from the body, an essential function for removing waste and maintaining fluid balance.