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The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because:
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disability was viewed as unavoidable.
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complications from disease increased mortality.
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older adults’ needs are similar to those of all adults.
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preventive health care practices increased longevity.
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The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers to persons who are:
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55 to 64 years of age.
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65 to 74 years of age.
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75 to 84 years of age.
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85 and older.
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The nurse cautions that “ageism” is a mindset that influences persons to:
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discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age
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fear aging.
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be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
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focus on resources for the older adult.
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The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult is:
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Medicare and Medicaid.
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elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
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the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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the Drug Benefit Program.
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The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the:
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government-subsidized housing.
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long-term care facility.
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assisted-living center.
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group housing plan.
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The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. The nurse’s most helpful response is “Yes. Medicare:
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pays 100% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.”
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Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees.”
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Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.”
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Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.”
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The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. The nurse’s most informative response is:
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“Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient.”
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“A ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next of kin.”
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“A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for health care to a designated person.”
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“A living will transfers authority to the physician.”
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The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated with her 80-year-old mother’s refusal to eat. The nurse explains that the refusal to eat is a behavior that is an:
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effort to maintain a portion of independence and self direction.
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indication of approaching Alzheimer disease.
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effort to gain attention.
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indication of the dislike of the institutional food.
Frage 9
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The nurse clarifies that the conditions of a living will go into effect when:
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the patient declares that desire in writing.
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a family member indicates the desire for curative therapy to cease.
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two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the living will have been met.
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the physician and a family member agree that the criteria in the living will have been met.
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In the 1980s, Medicare initiated a program of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to reduce hospital costs by:
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classifying various diagnoses as ineligible for hospitalization.
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allotting a set amount of hospital days and prospective payment on the basis of the admitting diagnosis
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specifying particular physicians to treat specified diagnoses.
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using frequency of a particular diagnosis to set a payment schedule.
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When discussing extended care with a patient who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy, the nurse would recommend a(n):
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basic care facility.
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skilled care facility.
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subacute care facility.
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assisted-living residence.
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The senior citizen political action group that uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests of older adults is the:
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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
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National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC).
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National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NASC).
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Gray Panthers.
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The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to an extended-care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can allay anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs:
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for a period of 30 days.
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for a period of 45 days for physical therapy.
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for a period of 100 days for needed skilled care.
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until she is able to be discharged home.
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The nurse gives an example of the caregiver who is guilty of elder abuse as the:
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daughter who uses her mother’s Social Security money to purchase her mother’s medication.
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son who puts an alarm on the front door to prevent his mother from wandering out of the house.
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wife who allows her mentally competent husband to refuse to take a bath for a week.
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frail spouse who is unable to bathe or change the clothes of her physically dependent husband.
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The nurse cautions that the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult is
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anger.
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physical retaliation.
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notification of authorities.
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nothing at all.
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Many nurses today do not seek careers in gerontology because:
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the physical work is too difficult.
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their technological skills are not used.
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there is not enough challenge.
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there are limited options for employment.
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The nurse clarifies that the term “baby boomers” refers to persons who:
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entered school in 1945.
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served in the military in World War II.
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were born between 1946 and 1964.
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were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000.
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Restraining an older adult in a recliner to prevent wandering is an example of:
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physical abuse.
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neglect.
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emotional abuse.
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self-neglect.
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Nonprovision of medical care because of lack of finances is an example of:
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physical abuse.
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neglect.
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emotional abuse.
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self-neglect.
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Health care workers eating a resident’s candy without permission is an example of:
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physical abuse.
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neglect.
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emotional abuse.
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self-neglect.
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The nurse is aware that a person’s attitude about aging is influenced mainly by his or her __________. (Select all that apply.)
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Life experiences
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income level
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level of education
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current age
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occupation
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Gerontology encompasses application to __________. (Select all that apply.)
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appropriate housing
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health care
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public education
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business ventures
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government-sponsored pensions
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Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through the services of a __________. (Select all that apply.)
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health maintenance organization (HMO)
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preferred provider organization (PPO)
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provider-sponsored organization (PSO)
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private fee for service organization (PFFS)
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medical service organization (MSO)
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Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through the services of a __________. (Select all that apply.)
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health maintenance organization (HMO)
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preferred provider organization (PPO)
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provider-sponsored organization (PSO)
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private fee for service organization (PFFS)
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medical service organization (MSO)
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The nurse is aware that a family’s emotional response to an aging loved one’s attempts to cope with diminishing abilities and increased care needs would include __________. (Select all that apply.)
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grief
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anger
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frustration
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loss
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resentment
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The nurse is aware that a family’s emotional response to an aging loved one’s attempts to cope with diminishing abilities and increased care needs would include __________. (Select all that apply.)
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grief
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anger
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frustration
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loss
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resentment
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The nurse outlines the characteristics of the typical caregiver for an aging family member as __________. (Select all that apply.)
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32 years of age
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female
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having full-time employment
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having a care recipient older than 70
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giving care for an average of 18 years
Frage 28
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The nurse reminds a family that indicators of self-neglect in the aging person include __________. (Select all that apply.)
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misbalanced check book
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reduced personal hygiene
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increased alcohol consumption
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irritability
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loss of weight
Frage 29
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The nurse reminds a group of prospective caregivers that elder abuse may take the form of __________. (Select all that apply.)
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causing physical harm
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misappropriation of finances
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psychological intimidation
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emotional depersonalization
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abandonment
Frage 30
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The nurse reminds a group of prospective caregivers that elder abuse may take the form of __________. (Select all that apply.)
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causing physical harm
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misappropriation of finances
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psychological intimidation
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emotional depersonalization
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abandonment
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The nurse explains that research done by the National Institute on Aging found that __________. (Select all that apply.)
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older patients receive less information regarding health management than younger patients
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information on lifestyle changes were directed at younger people
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older patients were denied timely appointments for evaluation of acute illnesses
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rehabilitation programs offered limited services to the older adult
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older patients receive less evaluation and fewer treatment options for acute illnesses
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The Nursing Competence in Aging initiative advocates enhancing nurses’ __________. (Select all that apply.)
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knowledge in gerontics
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skills in geriatrics
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opportunities for employment
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political sensitivity for the older adult
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attitudes related to the older adult
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The nurse clarifies that the term that refers to the promotion of high-level functioning and supportive care to older adults is __________.
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geriatric
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gerontrics
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maternity
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elder care
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The nurse reminds a patient who was born in 1965 that eligibility for full Social Security benefits for persons of this age is now the age of __________.
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67
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60
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65
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69
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The nurse clarifies that the point at which a person on Medicaid Part D must assume full cost of medication is called the __________ __________.
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No Insurance
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Donut- hole
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Not qualified
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Out of pocket
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