A nurse is assessing a patient who is taking methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse notices that the patient's hemoglobin and hematocrit are 9.2 and 27, respectively
Using the ISBARR method, what should the nurse include in the communication with the health-care provider? Select all that apply.
A. The nurse's name
B. The patient's age
C. The medication
D. The hemoglobin and hematocrit values
ANS: A, C, D
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