A rural health nurse is working with a client who experienced a myocardial infarction several months ago
The client has returned to the home but is concerned that the community clinic does not have the ability to provide the necessary monitoring for the client. The best response by the nurse is: 1. "You are right. We will be sending you to the city every month.".
2. "Through telehealth, we can send your information to the cardiologist.".
3. "It is not necessary for you to be monitored.".
4. "We use an intranet in this facility.".
2. "Through telehealth, we can send your information to the cardiologist.".
Rationale:
Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.
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