Which of the Following Questions Would Be Appropriate for the Nurse

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask a 65-year-old male who wants to receive Medicare benefits?

• A) Do you receive or qualify to receive Social Security benefits?
• B) Do you receive or qualify to receive Medicaid benefits?
• C) What is your yearly annual income?
• D) What is your yearly anticipated medical expense?

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