Community / public health nursing · practice question

The home health nurse during an initial home visit is being evaluated for community health nursing and epidemiology basics. Assessment data include three families report similar gastrointestinal symptoms after a community meal. Which communication to the oncoming nurse or provider is most appropriate?

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

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C. 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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