When Using the Telephone to Communicate with a Primary Care

question 49

Multiple Choice

When using the telephone to communicate with a primary care provider about a patient, the student nurse should have ready: (Select all that apply.)

• A) current information relative to patient's condition change.
• B) assessment of vital signs.
• C) information on urinary output.
• D) patient's social security number or hospital identification number.
• E) medications received.

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