A nurse teaches an older adult client about the use of the telehealth equipment to monitor congestive heart failure. Which of the following statements by the client shows understanding?
A) "I will call the primary health care office everyday with my weight, and blood pressure."
B) "I won't touch this fancy equipment unless you are here."
C) "I need to step on this scale and use this automatic cuff each day."
D) "I will watch the prescribed television show every afternoon."
Ans: C
Telehealth is used to collect and transmit assessment information. The client does not have to call anyone, they are to use the equipment to collect weight and blood pressure to monitor congestive heart failure, this equipment will transmit the data. Television is not included in telehealth.
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