Which Statement Should the Nurse Make When Communicating the "S

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement should the nurse make when communicating the "S" in the SBAR approach for effective communication?

• A)"The patient presented to the emergency department at 0200 with lower left abdominal pain."
• B)"The patient rated the pain upon admission as a 3 on a 10-point numerical scale."
• C)"The patient has no significant issues in the medical history."
• D)"I believe the patient needs to be prescribed a medication for pain."

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Tentative Statement

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