The SBAR technique (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) is designed to improve communication among health care personnel. Which of the following is an example of assessment?
a. "I'm calling about Mr. Jones in 312.".
b. "Mr. Jones hasn't had a bowel movement in 2 days, which is unusual for him.".
c. "Mr. Jones has decreased peristalsis, abdominal discomfort, and is on a
narcoticanalgesic.".
d. "Can we start him on Colace 2 BID and add magnesium citrate if no BM within 8
hours?"
C
The assessment is decreased peristalsis, abdominal discomfort, and narcotic analgesic use, which
details the patient's condition for the physician. "Mr. Jones hasn't had a bowel movement in 2 days,
which is unusual for him," is background information. "Can we start him on Colace?" is the
recommendation. "I'm calling about Mr. Jones in 312" is giving the physician the identity of the
patient you are calling about and setting the situation.
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