Which situation(s) reflect legal issues associated with telenursing? Select all that are correct
1. The nurse who is licensed in one state is caring for a patient who is in a different state.
2. The use of telenursing equipment is new in the hospital and requires the presence of a non-medical technician.
3. Standards of care in one state's hospitals are different from those in hospitals in another state.
4. The nurse in one state holds an associate degree in nursing and the nurse in the other state holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
5. The nurse using telemedicine is paid by the patient "visit," while the hospital staff nurse is paid by the shift.
1, 2, 3
Rationale: The correct answers represent the legal issues of licensure across jurisdictions, security and confidentiality, and equality of care standards. Educational requirements are addressed by licensure requirements for the professional or by the individual employer placing an individual in a position to perform telenursing. Salary rates are not a legal issue in this case, but depend upon the nurse's contract with the facility.
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