Handoff content
Question
A practical nurse prepares a report for the nurse assuming an adult client’s care. For each detail, identify whether it belongs in the client handoff.
| Row | Include | Not needed for handoff |
|---|---|---|
| The client’s known medication allergies | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| A client care task still to be completed | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| The sender’s favorite television show | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
| The client’s recent vital signs | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
Answer
The client’s known medication allergies: Include · A client care task still to be completed: Include · The sender’s favorite television show: Not needed for handoff · The client’s recent vital signs: Include
Rationale
The receiving nurse needs information that affects ongoing care, including allergies and outstanding tasks. Personal details about staff do not serve that purpose.
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- Adapted from Open RN Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition: COLLABORATION WITHIN THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM
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