Which set of topics makes up a handoff report given in a recommended format?
a. Data-action-response (DAR)
b. Subjective-objective-assessment-plan (SOAP)
c. Situation-background-assessment-recommendation (SBAR)
d. Patient-diagnosis-medications-activity
C
The SBAR technique is used as a mechanism to give a handoff report by enabling a focused communication between healthcare team members. DAR is used in Focus Charting®, SOAP is a method for documenting nursing care. The nursing admission assessment is completed and documented at the time of admission.
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