Professional nursing practice (clinical transition) · practice question

A senior nursing student during a supervised medication pass is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and capstone transition. Assessment data include the preceptor stops a medication pass because the student did not verify two identifiers. Which communication to the oncoming nurse or provider is most appropriate?

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"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.Blaming the client for nonadherence instead of stating facts.

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B. 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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