A 70-Year-Old Diabetic Patient Has Just Received Instruction from a Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old diabetic patient has just received instruction from a nurse on glucose self-monitoring. He tells the nurse: "I hear that those test strips cost a lot. I am not sure that I can afford anything else. The only health insurance I have is Medicare Parts A and B." The best response by the nurse is:

• A) "I am sorry, but Medicaid is the only insurance that covers the cost of diabetic testing supplies."
• B) "Medicare Part A will cover the cost of the supplies to manage your diabetes."
• C) "Medicare Part B will cover the cost of the supplies to manage your diabetes."
• D) "I am sorry, but Medigap insurance is the only insurance that covers the cost of diabetic testing supplies."

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Definitions:

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