It is vital to communicate changes in patient condition to the physician. When using the SBAR process, the nurse knows that what should be included when communicating patient condition? (Select all that apply.)
a. Problem
b. Current medications
c. Assessment
d. Diagnosis
e. Documentation
f. Lab data
ANS: A, C, D, F
Options A, C, D, and F should be provided to any health care provider when reporting changes in patient conditions and obtaining new orders. Options B and E may not be required in all cir-cumstances.
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