The informatics nurse is reviewing asynchronous technology used for connected care. Which type of patient information is least suited for "store-and-forward" technology?
A) A patient's biopsy sample is digitally photographed and transmitted electronically to the pathology lab.
B) A patient with increasing symptoms of heart failure is instructed to come to the clinic for a stat chest x-ray (CXR).
C) A patient's electroencephalogram (EEG) and brain scan are transmitted to the consulting surgeon to follow up a craniotomy 2 months ago.
D) A patient with chronic asthma comes to the clinic for a routine chest x-ray (CXR).
B) A patient with increasing symptoms of heart failure is instructed to come to the clinic for a stat chest x-ray (CXR).
Explanation: A) Store-and-forward is used to transfer digital images and data from one location to another and is appropriate for nonemergent situations, such as a biopsy sample.
B) Store-and-forward technology is least suited for emergent, unstable clients, such as a patient with heart failure.
C) Store-and-forward is used to transfer digital images and data from one location to another and is appropriate for nonemergent situations, such as a follow-up EEG.
D) Store-and-forward is used to transfer digital images and data from one location to another and is appropriate for nonemergent situations, such as an asthma patient with a routine CXR.
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