The Nurse on Third Shift Is Handing Off Clients to the Nurse

question 50

Multiple Choice

The nurse on third shift is handing off clients to the nurse on first shift. Which of the following statements is most important for the third shift nurse to report during this handoff?

• A)"The client in room 312 is complaining about a headache unrelieved by pain medication. I am awaiting a call from the physician for orders."
• B)"The client in room 313 ate a full meal several hours ago and is currently sleeping peacefully."
• C)"The client in room 315 received an enema at 2100."
• D)"The client in room 311 was transferred from room 212."

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