In SNM management, which of the following best describes the role of the external programmer?

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The external programmer in SNM management is the interface that communicates with the implanted pulse generator to read device data and adjust stimulation settings. It enables the clinician to interrogate the device for telemetry such as battery status, impedance, and lead integrity, and to modify therapy parameters like amplitude, pulse width, and rate to optimize relief and comfort. This role is about reading what the device is doing and changing how it delivers stimulation, not about performing surgery, replacing hardware, or simply collecting patient symptom reports.