The nurse is using the SBAR tool to notify a healthcare provider about a client that is physically declining. Which statement should the nurse include when communicating the situation?
A. "The patient is experiencing dyspnea."
B. "I think an increase in furosemide will help the patient."
C. "The patient was admitted yesterday with congestive heart failure."
D. "The patient's O2 saturation is 89%."
Answer: A
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