The nurse is preparing to make a telehealth visit to a patient with a foot wound. Which types of technology will the nurse use to complete this visit? (Select all that apply.)
a. E-mail
b. Telephone
c. Fax machine
d. Blood pressure cuff
e. Video conferencing
ANS: A, B, C, E
A. B. C. E. Telenursing, a branch of telehealth, uses information technology and telecommunication to provide nursing care. Various types of technology can be used, including telephone, fax, e-mail, and video/audio conferencing. D. A blood pressure cuff would not be used during a telehealth visit, because the nurse is not in the same room as the patient.
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