A Nurse Uses the SBAR Method to Hand Off the Communication

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse uses the SBAR method to hand off the communication to the health care team. Which of the following might be listed under the "B" of the acronym?

• A) Vital signs
• B) Mental status
• C) Client request
• D) Further testing

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functioning

The mental capacity for processing information, acquiring knowledge, and understanding through thought and experience.

Giftedness

Exceptional natural ability or talent in one or more domains of human capability.

Spearman's Two-Factor

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Cognitive Gain Model

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