A 69-year-old individual with type 2 diabetes was discharged home after being hospitalized for acute heart failure. The individual was sent home with a scale and blood pressure device that are linked to the healthcare provider's office and are to track weight and blood pressure every morning after waking. This morning the nurse calls the individual after seeing the blood pressure reading is elevated and the scale shows the individual gained 3 lb since yesterday. The nurse is engaging in which activity?

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The nurse is engaging in remote monitoring, which allows the individual to remain in the home or the community knowing that not only is their health data being reviewed and monitored, but they also are connected to a nurse. The nurse's role in remote monitoring is to interpret the data, intervene when appropriate, and provide individualized education and support. Telehealth triage is primarily conducted over the telephone, although some organizations are introducing a visual component that may be conducted over the computer using an application such as Skype or FaceTime. With telehealth triage, nurses assist callers to access the appropriate level of care according to their symptoms or healthcare concerns. Telephone consultation may be a component of telehealth triage, remote monitoring, or remote care management. Remote care management focuses on developing and/or continuing implementation of a plan for continuity of care, identifying and addressing any gaps in care, and ensuring individuals or their families understand and can participate in the individual care plan.

A 69-Year-Old Individual with Type 2 Diabetes Was Discharged Home