A client's condition has deteriorated and the nurse needs to notify the health care provider. What information should the nurse include when providing a telephone report on this client?
1. Client's medical diagnosis
2. Name of unit nurse manager
3. Names of family members visiting
4. Name and relationship to the client
5. Observed changes in the client's status
Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5
Rationale: When giving a telephone report to a primary care provider, it is important that the nurse be concise and accurate. Telephone reports usually include the client's medical diagnosis.
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