LPN ATI fundamental exam
LPN ATI fundamental exam ( 53 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from an acute care facility to a long-term care facility.
Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the transfer report?
Discontinued medications should be documented in the client's medical records and communicated during the transfer report, but it is not the priority information to include in the report.
While resolved health conditions are relevant information, it is not the priority during transfer. The long-term care facility should be informed of the current health status and ongoing care needs of the client.
Correct. The frequency of vital sign collection is essential for monitoring the client's health status and any changes in their condition. This information helps the receiving facility to continue appropriate monitoring and interventions.
Completed nursing interventions are important but may not be as urgent as the frequency of vital sign collection. Information about ongoing nursing care and interventions should also be included in the transfer report.
A: Discontinued medications should be documented in the client's medical records and communicated during the transfer report, but it is not the priority information to include in the report.
B: While resolved health conditions are relevant information, it is not the priority during transfer. The long-term care facility should be informed of the current health status and ongoing care needs of the client.
C: Correct. The frequency of vital sign collection is essential for monitoring the client's health status and any changes in their condition. This information helps the receiving facility to continue appropriate monitoring and interventions.
D: Completed nursing interventions are important but may not be as urgent as the frequency of vital sign collection. Information about ongoing nursing care and interventions should also be included in the transfer report.