A nurse at a Basic Health Unit identifies a patient whose condition requires services unavailable at that facility. What is the safest referral practice?
Correct answer: B. Stabilize the patient, communicate with the receiving facility and arrange transfer
- A. Give the patient directions and end the consultation
- B. Stabilize the patient, communicate with the receiving facility and arrange transfer
- C. Ask the family to choose any facility without clinical advice
- D. Delay referral until the patient returns for a follow-up visit
Explanation
The nurse should provide immediate basic stabilization, communicate relevant clinical information and arrange timely transfer. This uses the referral system safely and reduces deterioration during the transition between levels of care.
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