During an SBAR handover, which information belongs in the background section?
Correct answer: A. The patient was admitted with pneumonia two days ago
- A. The patient was admitted with pneumonia two days ago
- B. The patient’s oxygen saturation is 88 percent
- C. The patient needs urgent review by the medical officer
- D. The patient is becoming increasingly breathless
Explanation
Background includes relevant history, diagnosis, treatment, and events leading to the current problem. The other statements describe the current situation, assessment findings, or recommendation.
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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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