The nurse should utilize ISBARR communication (Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, Read Back) during which of the following clinical situations?
A) When communicating a client's change in condition to the client's physician
B) When providing a change-of-shift report to a colleague
C) When documenting the care that was provided to a client whose condition recently deteriorated
D) When reporting to a client's family member or significant other
Ans: A
ISBARR communication is an increasingly common tool for interdisciplinary communication. It is not typically used during change-of-shift report nor when communicating with family members. ISBARR is considered a framework for communication rather than a format for documentation.
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