Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization · practice question
A 64-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to priority setting. Assessment data include family requests lab results by phone without verified authorization. Which communication to the oncoming nurse or provider is most appropriate?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
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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