Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
The nurse in the intensive care unit is giving a report to the nurse in the post-surgical unit about a client who had a gastrectomy. The most effective way to assure essential information about the client is reported is to:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A printed checklist individualized for the client ensures all essential information is communicated consistently and reduces the risk of omissions during the report.