Documentation and Interprofessional Communication
Documentation and Interprofessional Communication ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is receiving a handoff report from another nurse at shift change. Which information should the nurse prioritize when receiving the report?
The client's name, age, diagnosis, and allergies. - This is important information, but not the most important when receiving
the report, as this provides basic demographic and background information about the client that can be easily accessed from
the chart or other sources. This information does not reflect the client's current condition or needs.
The client's vital signs, laboratory results, and medications. - This is important information, but not the most important when receiving
the report, as this provides objective data about the client's physiological status that can be easily accessed from
the chart or other sources. This information does not reflect the client's subjective experience or response to treatment.
The client's goals, preferences, values, and expectations. - This is important information,
but not the most important when receiving
the report, as this provides subjective data about
the client's psychosocial status that can be easily accessed
The client's current condition, changes, interventions, and outcomes.
Rationale: The nurse should prioritize the client's current condition, changes, interventions, and outcomes when receiving
the report, as this provides essential information about the client's status, progress, response to treatment, and plan of care. This information also helps to identify any potential problems or issues that need immediate attention or follow-up.
Correct answer: D) The client's current condition, changes, interventions, and outcomes.
Rationale: The nurse should prioritize the client's current condition, changes, interventions, and outcomes when receiving
the report, as this provides essential information about the client's status, progress, response to treatment, and plan of care. This information also helps to identify any potential problems or issues that need immediate attention or follow-up.
Incorrect options:
A) The client's name, age, diagnosis, and allergies. - This is important information, but not the most important when receiving
the report, as this provides basic demographic and background information about the client that can be easily accessed from
the chart or other sources. This information does not reflect the client's current condition or needs.
B) The client's vital signs, laboratory results, and medications. - This is important information, but not the most important when receiving
the report, as this provides objective data about the client's physiological status that can be easily accessed from
the chart or other sources. This information does not reflect the client's subjective experience or response to treatment.
C) The client's goals, preferences, values, and expectations. - This is important information,
but not the most important when receiving
the report, as this provides subjective data about
the client's psychosocial status that can be easily accessed