Nutrition · practice question
A 79-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal and cardiac diet patterns. Assessment data include the client receives enteral feeding and develops abdominal distention with nausea. Which communication to the oncoming nurse or provider is most appropriate?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. 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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