Emotional connectivity between nurses and patients is endangered by use of technology. By focusing solely on this issue, which other issue is often overlooked?
1. The cost of implementing technological advances
2. The cost of not implementing technological advances
3. The isolationalism that can occur through using technology
4. Third party payers' demands for demonstration of outcomes
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Explanation: 1. Technology is expensive, but this issue is at the forefront of many discussions.
2. In order to stay competitive, healthcare organizations cannot afford not to implement technology. This is also at the forefront of many discussions.
3. The focus on connectivity between patients and staff leaves out the problems that occur when staff members become isolated from one another. Technology supports work being done in isolation from other staff.
4. The third party demands for demonstration of outcomes is a reason that healthcare organizations adopt technology.
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