A New Nurse Asks the Preceptor Why a Change-Of-Shift Report

question 30

Multiple Choice

A new nurse asks the preceptor why a change-of-shift report is important since care is documented in the chart.What is the preceptor's best response?

• A) "A hand-off report provides an opportunity to share essential information to ensure patient safety and continuity of care."
• B) "A change-of-shift report provides the oncoming nurse with data to help set priorities and establish reimbursement costs."
• C) "A hand-off report provides an opportunity for the oncoming nurse to ask questions and determine research priorities."
• D) "A change-of-shift report provides important information to caregivers and develops relationships within the health care team."

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