A nurse calls a physician and after identifying herself and the patient, the nurse informs the physician that the patient is vomiting and complaining of abdominal pain. Which component of SBAR communication is being used in this situation?
a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
ANS: A
Correct: Situation contains the patient information and brief sentence of what is happening now.
Incorrect:
b. Background contains the background information to include, such as relevant lab and assessment data and chief complaints
c. Assessment contains an analysis of the problem.
d. Recommendation involves a proposed solution or request for help.
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