In the change of shift report, what should be included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Family contact telephone numbers
b. Current assessment
c. Plan of care
d. Change in condition
e. Discharge plan
f. Personal comments
ANS: B, C, D, E
Options B, C, D, and E are correct because only pertinent information required for delivery of care should be transmitted during the change of shift report. Family contact telephone numbers may, at times, be pertinent but not as a routine. Personal comments are almost never appropriate.
You might also like to view...
The mother of a 7-year-old boy asked the nurse what factors tended to increase self-esteem in boys. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
a. Positive family communication supporting the child's self-worth. b. It does not really matter because self-esteem varies widely throughout life. c. Avoid situational crises because they lead to permanent changes in self-esteem. d. Let the child know that it is OK to be incompetent.
Which individual is most likely to be below the poverty level in the United States?
1. A 70-year-old Hispanic woman living alone 2. A 72-year-old African American man living alone 3. A 68-year-old Asian American woman living with family 4. A 75-year-old Latino American man living with family
What occurs when RN hours decrease in NCH/PPD?
A) Adverse patient outcomes generally increase B) Decreased errors C) Decreased patient falls D) Decreased patient satisfaction
The home health nurse cautions the 75-year-old patient that the warm compresses that are used on his swollen elbow should be left in place only for _____ minutes
a. 5 to 10 b. 15 to 20 c. 25 to 30 d. 35 to 40