The nurse is giving report to the next shift and is using the situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) framework for communication. Which of these statements reflects the Background portion of the report?
a. "I'm worried that his gastrointestinal bleeding is getting worse."
b. "We need an order for oxygen."
c. "My name is Ms. Smith, and I'm giving the report on Mrs. X in room 1104."
d. "He is 4 days postoperative, and his incision is open to air."
ANS: D
During the Background portion, the nurse should state data pertinent to the moment's problem such as the condition of the patient's incision. During the Situation portion, the nurse provides his or her name and the patient's name. During the Assessment portion, the nurse states what he or she thinks is happening (e.g., gastrointestinal bleeding). During the Recommendation portion, the nurse should offer probable solutions or orders that may be implemented.
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