Which situations reflect legal issues associated with telenursing?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. Standards of care in one state's hospitals are different from those in hospitals in another state.
2. A telehealth nurse in one state holds an associate degree while a nurse in a similar position in a neighboring state holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
3. The use of telenursing equipment is new in the hospital and requires the presence of a non-medical technician.
4. The nurse using telemedicine is paid by the patient "visit," while the hospital staff nurse is paid by the shift.
5. The nurse who is licensed in one state is caring for a patient who is in a different state.
1,3,5
Rationale: Differences in practice standards addressing quality, scope of practice, patient safety, and documentation exist between and among states. The telehealth nurse may be providing care for patients in a variety of practice areas encompassing multiple states.
You might also like to view...
The nurse manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting. Which statement accurately describes the concept of culturally competent care? "The caregiver:
a. Is able to speak the patient's native language." b. Possesses some basic knowledge of the patient's cultural background." c. Applies the proper background knowledge of a patient's cultural background to provide the best possible health care." d. Understands and attends to the total context of the patient's situation."
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident and as a result has been immobilized for 4 weeks. The nurse knows which of the following statements listed below is associated with the client's immobilized state?
A) The client's last bowel movement was 3 days prior. B) The client's blood glucose levels have been below normal. C) The client is producing copious quantities of dilute urine. D) The client is complaining of joint and muscle pain.
The nurse assesses the patient's respirations and sees that they are abnormally shallow (i.e., two to three breaths followed by an irregular period of apnea). Documentation by the nurse would be correct if which phrase were used?
a. Biot's respirations b. Cheyne-Stokes respirations c. Kussmaul's respirations d. Hyperpneic respirations
A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old who in the past 6 months has had multiple male and female sexual partners. The nurse knows that the therapeutic statement that would be most effective is
a. "I know you feel invincible, but STIs and unwanted pregnancy are a real risk. Let's discuss what you think is the best method for protecting yourself." b. "Having sexual interaction with both males and females places you at higher risk for STIs. To protect yourself you need to decide which orientation you are." c. "Your current friends are leading you to make poor choices. You should find new friends to hang out with." d. "I think it's best to notify your parents. They know what's best for you and can help make sure you practice safe sex."