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nramada

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on: Jul 11, 2018
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.

Question 2

A nurse assists an older adult who is homebound in a rural area. Which community resources might this client best benefit from?
 
  A) Skilled home nursing
  B) Senior center
  C) Personal emergency response system
  D) Grocery delivery


joneynes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
The rural client is unlikely to have grocery delivery. And as a homebound rural client, a senior center would not be available. Only some clients qualify for skilled home nursing visits, there are not location limitations on personal emergency response systems, some now come with GPS and cellular capabilities.


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