A nurse is preparing to give a handover about a patient whose condition has changed. Which information should be stated first?
Correct answer: B. The patient’s current abnormal assessment findings
- A. The patient’s preferred television programme
- B. The patient’s current abnormal assessment findings
- C. The patient’s complete social history from admission
- D. The patient’s planned discharge teaching topics
Explanation
Current abnormal findings are the most relevant information for immediate clinical decision-making and patient safety. Handover should prioritise the present problem before less urgent background details.
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Documentation covers accurate, timely and objective nursing records, charting formats, incident reports, medication records, confidentiality and legal accountability. Communication includes therapeutic listening, questioning, empathy, handover and reporting using a structured method such as SBAR, while distinguishing subjective patient statements from objective observations.
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