A community health nurse is utilizing telehealth. Which of the following best describes the ra-tionale for its use?
a. Enables clients to get nursing care in their homes
b. Substitutes for health department deliv-ered care
c. Improves access to care in rural areas
d. Replaces face-to-face care for those who cannot afford it
ANS: C
Telehealth provides increased access to health care by the use of a computer monitor and tele-phone line. It is useful for monitoring clients with chronic disease, but is not a substitute for health care. Telehealth may or may not be accompanied by home care nursing.
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