The informatics nurse is on a committee that is designing the patient criteria for connected care. Which should be kept in mind when determining inclusion and exclusion criteria?
A) Almost all patients can be included.
B) Psychiatric patients are to be excluded.
C) Only patients with chronic illnesses should be excluded.
D) All patients should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
D) All patients should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Explanation: A) Each patient should be evaluated for connected care.
B) Stable psychiatric patients can be included.
C) Connected care is ideal for patients with stable chronic health problems.
D) All patients should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with the knowledge that connected health will not be an appropriate option for all patients.Q
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