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The home health nurse during an initial home visit is being evaluated for community health nursing and disaster preparedness. Assessment data include a home visit reveals no working smoke detectors and medications stored on the floor. Which communication to the oncoming nurse or provider is most appropriate?

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"The client is doing fine; no issues to report."Vague statements without measurable assessment data.Blaming the client for nonadherence instead of stating facts.SBAR format with specific objective findings, current status, and a clear recommendation.

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D. SBAR format with specific objective findings, current status, and a clear recommendation.

Why

Handoff and escalation require concise, objective communication such as SBAR with current assessment data.

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