When communicating with a client’s physician, the nurse suggests order

QUESTION

When communicating with a client’s physician, the nurse suggests ordering a STAT chest x-ray for a client who is experiencing dyspnea. This is an example of which component of the SBAR format for communicating with the client’s physician?

a. Situation
b. Assessment
c. Background
d. Recommendation

ANSWER:

ANS: D
During the recommendation component of SBAR, the nurse states an informed suggestion for the continued care of the client by proposing an action and stating what is needed and in what time frame it needs to be completed. During the situation component of SBAR, the nurse identifies herself, the client, and the problem. During the assessment component of SBAR, the nurse states a conclusion that is based on what she thinks is wrong. During the background component of SBAR, the nurse relates the client’s background.