PEO ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 30 VERSIONS

4. A nurse is using the SBAR communication tool for reporting a client's condition to the provider. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the "S" portion of the tool? The client was medicated with morphine 2 mg IV 1 hr ago. This information provides medical information that is pertinent to the client's condition and is part of the background portion (B) of the SBAR communication tool. The client needs a change in pain medication prescription. MY ANSWER This information provides a potential solution for the client's current need and is part of the recommendation portion (R) of the SBAR communication tool. The client is reporting a pain level of 8 on a scale from 0 to 10. This information provides a brief explanation of the current situation and is part of the situation portion (S) of the SBAR communication tool. The client has a heart rate of 110/min and a BP of 148/88 mm Hg. This information provides recent assessment data indicating the client's current condition and is part of the assessment portion (A) of the SBAR communication tool.