During a staff meeting, the unit manager discusses changing the way change-of-shift report is given, and asks for opinions about written report. One of the nurses correctly says written report works best in what situation?
1. Long-term care facilities
2. Day treatment centers
3. Intermediate care units
4. Specialty areas
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Rationale: Long-term care is the best situation for the use of written reports because client needs do not change as quickly as those in acute care facilities.
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