In which instance is using a wireless device an advantage for health care provider staff?
1. More memory is needed to input data for glucose monitoring and insulin coverage.
2. Error reduction is needed to input data, such as vital signs from a client's isolation room.
3. A larger screen is needed to track data, such as medication administration times with vital signs.
4. An increase in security is needed to prevent physician orders from being intercepted on the Intranet.
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Rationale: A wireless device is an advantage for a client's isolation room. Wireless technology may be used at the bedside to facilitate data entry at the point-of-care. However, disadvantages of wireless devices include the potential for data interception, less available memory, and smaller screens.
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