A nurse is giving a hand-off report to the oncoming nurse. Which information is critical for the nurse to report?
a. The patient had a good day with no complaints.
b. The family is demanding and argumentative.
c. The patient has a new pain medication, Lortab.
d. The family is poor and had to go on welfare.
C
Relay to staff significant changes in the way therapies are to be given (e.g., different position for pain relief, new medication). Don't simply describe results as "good" or "poor." Be specific. Don't use critical comments about patient's or family's behavior, such as "Mrs. Wills is so demanding." Don't engage in idle gossip.
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