The nurse suggests use of telehealth to assess how a client is progressing.Which of the following resources must be available for continuing care to be implemented?
A) A physician who is willing to use wireless prescriptions and plans of care
B) Family permission for the nurse to make home visits
C) Long-distance telephone service or a computer with Internet access
D) Willingness of the caregiver to drive the client to the nearest clinic

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Telehealth is an organized health care delivery approach to triage and to provide advice,counseling,and referral for a client's health problem using phones or computers with cameras.The client is usually in the home,and the nurse is at an office,health care facility,or phonebank location.Wireless prescriptions and plans of care are not necessary for a client who is receiving telehealth services.Home visits may not be necessary for a telehealth client.Through the use of telehealth,the need to visit clinics is decreased.

The Nurse Suggests Use of Telehealth to Assess How a Client