It is vital to communicate changes in patient condition to the ...

[burton19126]

It is vital to communicate changes in patient condition to the physician. When using the SBAR process, the nurse knows that what should be included when communicating patient condition? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Problem
  b. Current medications
  c. Assessment
  d. Diagnosis
  e. Documentation
  f. Lab data

Question 2

A staff nurse must leave work for an emergency. The nurse tells the charge nurse that her patients are fine and received all their AM medications.
 
  As the day progresses, it becomes apparent to the responsible RN that some things were not completed, especially some necessary AM medications. Which communication principle was not followed in this situation? Select all that apply. a. Interaction
  b. Clarity
  c. Simple exact language
  d. Feedback
  e. Credibility
  f. Direct communication

[ladyjames123]

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, F

Feedback
Correct This element should be provided to any health care provider when report-ing changes in patient conditions and obtaining new orders.
This element should be provided to any health care provider when report-ing changes in patient conditions and obtaining new orders.
This element should be provided to any health care provider when report-ing changes in patient conditions and obtaining new orders.
This element should be provided to any health care provider when report-ing changes in patient conditions and obtaining new orders.
Incorrect This element may not be required in all circumstances.
This element may not be required in all circumstances.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, F

Feedback
Correct In this scenario, the staff nurse leaving the unit does not interact directly with the RN who will now become responsible for the care of the patients and thus no questions could be asked and feedback could not obtained.
In this scenario, the staff nurse leaving the unit does not interact directly with the RN who will now become responsible for the care of the patients and thus no questions could be asked and feedback could not obtained.
In this scenario, the staff nurse leaving the unit does not interact directly with the RN who will now become responsible for the care of the patients and thus no questions could be asked and feedback could not obtained.
In this scenario, the staff nurse leaving the unit does not interact directly with the RN who will now become responsible for the care of the patients and thus no questions could be asked and feedback could not obtained.
Incorrect Does not apply to this situation.
Does not apply to this situation.

[burton19126]

Excellent

[brbarasa]

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