Admission and discharge procedures
Admission and discharge procedures ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is transferring a 12-year-old child from the pediatric unit to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a severe asthma attack. What is the most important information that the nurse should communicate to the ICU staff during the handoff report?
This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be already available in the electronic health record or the transfer form.
This information is the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report, as it reflects the current clinical status and stability of the child. It may also indicate any changes or interventions that are needed in the ICU.
This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be already available in the electronic health record or the medication administration record.
This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be more relevant for the psychosocial assessment and support of the child and family in the ICU.
Choice A reason: This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be already available in the electronic health record or the transfer form.
Choice B reason: This information is the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report, as it reflects the current clinical status and stability of the child. It may also indicate any changes or interventions that are needed in the ICU.
Choice C reason: This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be already available in the electronic health record or the medication administration record.
Choice D reason: This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be more relevant for the psychosocial assessment and support of the child and family in the ICU.