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A 79-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to parenteral nutrition. Assessment data include the client has 6% unintentional weight loss in 1 month and albumin 2.8 g/dL. Which communication to the oncoming nurse or provider is most appropriate?

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"The client is doing fine; no issues to report."Blaming the client for nonadherence instead of stating facts.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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A 79-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to parenteral nutrition. Assessment data include the client has 6% unintentional weight loss in 1 month and albumin 2.8 g/dL. Which communication to the oncoming nurse or provider is most appropriate?

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