During a shift report, a staff member briefly describes the history of a patient admitted with chronic gastrointestinal bleeding. In which SBAR topical area would this information be presented?
a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
ANS: B
The "B" in SBAR stands for "Background," or what led up to the current situation. The S stands for Situation or what is happening right now. The "A" stands for "Assessment," or what is the identified problem, concern, or need. The "R" stands for "Recommendation," or what actions or interventions should be initiated to alleviate the problem.
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