The home care nurse is planning to visit a patient who is on Medicare. The nurse realizes that care can be provided if

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To receive home care under Medicare, the patient must be considered homebound, meaning leaving the home requires a considerable and taxing effort for the patient. This is a requirement for reimbursement under Medicare. Meeting safety standards, being able to use a wheelchair, and living alone are not necessarily requirements for home care under Medicare.

The Home Care Nurse Is Planning to Visit a Patient