SBAR communication stands for __________
a. situation, breathing, airway, and respirations
b. situation, background, assessment, and recommendation
c. situation, background, action, and recommendation
d. situation, breathing, assessment, and recommendation
b
a. Incorrect: SBAR stands for situation, background, assessment, and recommendation.
b. Correct: SBAR stands for situation, background, assessment, and recommendation.
c. Incorrect: SBAR stands for situation, background, assessment, and recommendation.
d. Incorrect: SBAR stands for situation, background, assessment, and recommendation.
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