A Student Nurse Is Discussing Medicare Coverage with the Clinical

question 4

Multiple Choice

A student nurse is discussing Medicare coverage with the clinical instructor. The instructor knows the student understands Medicare when the student makes this which statement(s) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Medicare covers all patients while they are in the hospital.
• B) Medicare is funded by the federal government.
• C) Medicare is for persons 65 years old and older.
• D) Medicare is partially funded by private third-party payers.
• E) Medicare is for patients who are disabled and/or have end-stage renal disease.

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