In the near Future, the Largest Segment of the Population

question 3

Multiple Choice

In the near future, the largest segment of the population will be those over age 65 years. To advocate for this vulnerable population, a nurse was a strong supporter for the Medicare Modernization Act (Medicare Part D) , which:

• A) provided vision care benefits to elderly persons who were diagnosed as legally blind.
• B) removed limits to access to mental health/substance abuse services which are the most commonly used service in this population.
• C) provided coverage for medications for Medicare enrollees that constituted a huge expense for the elderly.
• D) expanded the practice opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who provide the majority of care for this population.

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