In caring for patients in nursing homes or extended care facilities,the nurse recognizes that some patients' care is being funded by Medicaid.Which of the following patients is most likely to be covered under Medicaid?

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Medicaid is a federal and state-funded health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes and limited resources. The elderly patient who can no longer care for herself and has no appreciable assets is most likely to be covered under Medicaid. The other options may be covered by other insurance plans, but Medicaid is specifically designed for low-income individuals and families.

In Caring for Patients in Nursing Homes or Extended Care