MrEtsitty,71,is Being Discharged to His Home in a Remote Community

question 5

Multiple Choice

Mr.Etsitty,71,is being discharged to his home in a remote community in central British Columbia using telehealth and telemedicine to support him during his recovery.His son is concerned that his father is too old to learn the necessary technology.How should the nurse respond?

• A)Connect the family with someone who is technologically adept in his home community
• B)Reassure the family about the technology,ask Mr.Etsitty his opinion,and provide teaching
• C)Give the family pamphlets on telemedicine to take with them upon discharge
• D)Consider keeping Mr.Etsitty in hospital until he is completely recovered

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