The informatics nurse is working with the directory of a home care agency to identify patients appropriate to receive connected care. Which client is least suited for this type of care?
A) A 63-year-old man with a large pressure ulcer who requires daily wound assessments and dressing
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C) A 77-year-old client who requires glucose monitoring and daily foot ulcer assessment
D) A 49-year-old woman who is pregnant for the first time and requires fetal heart rate monitoring
B) A 54-year-old client with congestive heart failure who is developing new onset chest pain
Explanation: A) Stable clients who must be watched closely are potential candidates, such as the patient with a large pressure ulcer.
B) The patient with congestive heart failure and developing chest pain is least suited for connected care. Patients with such emergent problems should not be monitored and treated electronically.
C) Stable patients who must be watched closely are potential candidates, such as the glucose monitoring client.
D) Stable patients who must be watched closely are potential candidates, such as the older woman pregnant for the first time.
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