Which of the following BEST describes the importance of effective communication of patient information in the verbal report when handing off a patient?

A) Patient treatment can be based on this information.
B) Additional information that was not given in the radio report can be provided.
C) Changes in the patient's condition can be communicated.
D) All of the above


D

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