A client's condition has deteriorated and the nurse needs to ...

[yoooooman]

A client's condition has deteriorated and the nurse needs to notify the health care provider. What information should the nurse include when providing a telephone report on this client?
 
  1. Client's medical diagnosis
  2. Name of unit nurse manager
  3. Names of family members visiting
  4. Name and relationship to the client
  5. Observed changes in the client's status

Question 2

The nurse is using I-SBAR to provide a report to an intensive care nurse for a client transfer. Which statements indicate that the nurse is using this communication technique appropriately?
 
  1. Mr. Collins has a history of peptic ulcer disease.
  2. Hi Susan, my name is Janie and I've been taking care of Mr. Collins all day.
  3. It's no wonder he's bleeding from his stomach; he drinks a six pack of beer every day.
  4. Late this morning Mr. Collins became nauseated and vomited 250 mL of bright red emesis.
  5. He has bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants, is not experiencing any pain, but has a heart rate of 110 and blood pressure of 98/50 mm Hg.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5

Rationale: When giving a telephone report to a primary care provider, it is important that the nurse be concise and accurate. Telephone reports usually include the client's medical diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5

Rationale: This statement provides background information.

[yoooooman]

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