What Are Critical Points to Communicate During a Shift Report

question 5

Multiple Choice

What are critical points to communicate during a shift report or hand-off communication?

• A)Patient name,current physical status,activities that have contributed to current status,problems that have occurred during the shift,nursing care to address problems,and a readback or response
• B)Patient name,room number and date of birth,changes in current orders,provider's visits,laboratory tests that have been completed,and physical activity of the patient
• C)Patient name,health care provider,diagnosis,review of all current orders,family visits and involvement in care,review of history leading to hospitalization,and current status of the patient
• D)Physician orders for past 24 hours,patient name and date of birth,medical and social history prior to hospitalization,and review of health problems since hospitalization

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