Which part of the nursing process is key to successful telenursing?
1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Implementation
4. Evaluation
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Explanation: 1. Assessment is the most important part and is key to successful telephone nursing.
2. Without complete assessment, diagnosis is difficult or may be erroneous.
3. Implementation depends upon assessment.
4. Evaluation depends upon the implementation of interventions chosen secondary to good assessment.
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