Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the emergency department to a medical-surgical unit using the SBAR communication tool. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the background portion of the report?
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Correct Answer:
The client's code status
Rationale:
🔹In the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication format, the Background section includes pertinent medical history, current diagnoses, allergies, and code status.
🔹 The code status is critical background information that informs the receiving team about the level of intervention the client should receive during an emergency, such as whether to perform CPR or intubation. Including this in the background ensures continuity of care and prevents delays or errors in emergency treatment.
Other details, like current vitals or prescribed consultations, belong to different parts of the SBAR format.
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This question is from RN Leadership 2023 Exam 3 which contains 52 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4