Which action(s) can the nurse take during report to ensure patient safety? (Select all that apply.)
a. Give report at the bedside.
b. Give report while the nurse is finishing up charting on another patient, so that the new nurse doesn't have to wait.
c. Use I-SBAR-R during shift change report.
d. Focus on giving report, not on answering telephones.
e. Be prepared for report.
A, C, D, E
To ensure patient safety during change of shift the nurse should be prepared, give report at the bedside if possible, use I-SBAR-R, and focus on giving report and not on other distractions such as answering the telephone. The nurse should not multitask because this increases the incidence of errors.
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