A community health nurse utilizes telehealth because it:
a. Enables clients to get nursing care in their homes
b. Substitutes for health department delivered care
c. Improves access to care in rural areas
d. Replaces face-to-face care for those who cannot afford it
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.
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