A nurse has accepted a position as a telenurse. Which statement best d

QUESTION

A nurse has accepted a position as a telenurse. Which statement best describes this position?

1. The use of telemetry to monitor patients’ heart rates.
2. Schedules office visits when patients need follow-up care.
3. The use of communication technology to deliver nursing care.
4. Not approved by most boards of nursing.

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 2

The use of communication technology to deliver nursing care is called telenursing. It is often done with videoconferencing or by telephone and allows the delivery of information and care to people at a distance. This use of communication technology does not involve monitoring patients’ heart rates and scheduling office visits. The text does not cover approval by nursing boards.