The nurse is providing care for a pediatric patient in an acute care facility. The patient's parents express concern about the cost of the medical care. The parents state, "We have jobs, but we don't make a lot of money and have no insurance." Which medical assistance program does the nurse recognize as being most appropriate for this family?

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The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is specifically designed to provide medical coverage for children whose parents may have too high of an income to qualify for Medicaid but still struggle to afford private insurance. This makes it the most appropriate option for the described family situation.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Pediatric Patient in an Acute