A nurse preceptor wants to determine if a new graduate understands the concept of telenursing
Which of the following definitions given by the new graduate would indicate to the preceptor that the new graduate has some understanding of telenursing? "Telenursing is best defined as a. the use of the telephone to transmit the nursing report."
b. the use of technology, both audio and audiovisual, to conduct nursing practice."
c. nursing courses offered in a distance learning format via the Internet."
d. the concept of passing gossip within a health care facility, with one nurse telling another about policy changes."
B
Telenursing is best defined as the use of technology, both audio and audiovisual, to conduct nursing practice. It is used by nurses of all educational backgrounds and clinical experiences. Though it can be used for research, administration, and education purposes, telenursing as it is described here is limited to the practice arena.
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