The SBARR Technique (Situation,background,assessment,recommendation,response)is Designed to Improve Communication Among Healthcare

question 13

Multiple Choice

The SBARR technique (situation,background,assessment,recommendation,response) is designed to improve communication among healthcare personnel.Which of the following is an example of a recommendation?

• A)"I'm calling about Ms. Smith in 414."
• B)"Ms. Smith has decreased peristalsis, abdominal discomfort, and is on a narcotic analgesic."
• C)"Can we start her on Colace 2 bid and add magnesium citrate if no BM within 8 hours?"
• D)"Ms. Smith hasn't had a bowel movement in two days, which she states is unusual for her."

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Definitions:

Implicit Costs

Costs that represent the loss of potential income from resources when they are not utilized in their best alternative use.

Opportunity Cost

Forgoing possible gains from various alternatives by picking a specific one.

Personal Savings

The portion of an individual's income that is not spent on consumption and is saved for future expenses, investments, or emergencies.

Explicit Cost

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for the purchase of inputs or resources for business operations.