A nurse decides to contact the physician because her 30-year-old client is experiencing a severe pain during the labor process
Using the SBAR approach, which information should the nurse be prepared to report to the physician? (Select all that apply.) a. Information on the nurse's name and the unit
b. Information on client's name and room number
c. The nurse's assessment of what is happening.
d. Information significant to the situation such as client diagnosis and clinical information related to the problem
e. Information on the problem or situation relevant to the client and its severity
f. Recommendation of what the nurse feels is needed to resolve the situation or request what is needed from the physician
A, B, C, D, E, F
The nurse could use the SBAR approach when contacting the physician. SBAR is the acronym for reporting areas and include the following:
S = Situation, which can include information on the nurse's name, unit, client name and room number, as well as the problem or situation relevant to the client and its severity.
B = Background including information significant to the situation such as client diagnosis and clinical information related to the problem.
A = Assessment refers to the nurses assessment of what is happening.
R = Recommendation of what the nurse feels is needed to resolve the situation or request what is needed from the physician.
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