Safety and Infection Control Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia and is focused on handoff communication scenario 9. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer choices

1. A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
2. B. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
3. C. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.
4. D. Use structured reports that include current status, risks, and pending needs.

Correct Answer

D. Use structured reports that include current status, risks, and pending needs.

Explanation

The priority action for handoff communication is to use structured reports that include current status, risks, and pending needs. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

• Difficulty: hard
• Domain: Safety and Infection Control
• Objective: handoff communication

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