The SBARR technique (situation, background, assessment, recommendation, response) is designed to improve communication among healthcare personnel. Which of the following is an example of a recommendation?
a. "I'm calling about Ms. Smith in 414."
b. "Ms. Smith has decreased peristalsis, abdominal discomfort, and is on a narcotic analgesic."
c. "Can we start her on Colace 2 bid and add magnesium citrate if no BM within 8 hours?"
d. "Ms. Smith hasn't had a bowel movement in two days, which she states is unusual for her."
C
The SBARR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Response) method of communication assists team members with having situational awareness and clearly communicating the present situation to others. In this scenario, the assessment is decreased peristalsis, abdominal discomfort, and narcotic analgesic use, which details the patient's condition for the physician. "Ms. Smith hasn't had a bowel movement in two days, which she states is unusual for her," is background information. "Can we start her on Colace?" is the recommendation. "I'm calling about Ms. Smith in 414" is giving the physician the identity of the patient you are calling about and setting the situation.
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