A Patient with Congestive Heart Failure Is Homebound

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient with congestive heart failure is homebound. Why would the nurse recommend telenursing for this patient?

• A) Ongoing monitoring reduces the occurrence of acute exacerbations of disease.
• B) Telehealth reduces inpatient length of stays.
• C) Telehealth uses healthcare resources more appropriately than inpatient centers do.
• D) The use of standards and guidelines in telehealth occurs more often than in inpatient centers.

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