The end of shift report is the appropriate time to communicate (Select all that apply.)
a. the frequency of which the call light was used.
b. patient's relationship to a staff member.
c. new patient orders.
d. impending procedures.
e. evaluation of medication response.
ANS: C, D, E
Options C, D, and E are correct because only information directly related to the care of the pa-tient should be transmitted during the shift change report. Options A and B are not usually per-tinent to care of the patient.
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