During a change-of-shift report the nurse who is going off duty is expected to:
A. exchange judgments made about the patient's attitudes.
B. include a description of how to perform procedures.
C. provide a concise and organized description of the patient's status and needs.
D. make walking rounds with the nurse coming on duty to review the patient's plan of care.
C
Describing interactions in subjective terms will contribute to prejudiced opinions about patients. A change-of-shift report provides information to ensure continuity and individualized care for patients. Walking rounds allow the nurse to obtain immediate feedback when questions arise about a patient's plan of care. Walking rounds are one type of shift report used by health care facilities.
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