MrsMorrison Is 85 Years Old and on Medicare with Supplemental

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Morrison is 85 years old and on Medicare with supplemental insurance.She is obese and has diabetes and heart failure.The nurse practitioner collaborates with a social worker and with a representative from Medicare about the cost of her treatment choices.The nurse practitioner analyzes treatment burden and the costs of care to develop a practical and cost-effective plan of care.Which of the following puts Mrs.Morrison at risk for a financial burden for health care? Select all that apply.

A) Chronic medical conditions.
B) Obesity and diabetes.
C) No history of hospitalization in the last 5 years.
D) Higher costs of prescriptions.
E) Lower total out-of-pocket expenses.