A nurse uses the SBAR method to hand off the communication to the healthcare team. Which of the following might be listed under the B of the acronym?

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A nurse uses the SBAR method to hand off the communication to the healthcare team. Which of the following might be listed under the B of the acronym?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation), 'B' (Background) includes relevant patient history, such as mental status, providing context for the current situation.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question or statement?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Closed-ended questions elicit yes/no or short answers, like 'Did you take those drugs?' unlike open-ended questions that seek elaboration.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse refers a patient with a new colostomy to a support group. This nurse is practicing which of the following aims of nursing?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Referring to a support group helps the patient cope with the emotional and practical challenges of a new colostomy.

Question 4 of 5

What patient characteristic is important to assess when using the health belief model as the framework for teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The health belief model emphasizes motivation to learn, as it drives behavior change based on perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse teaching a new mother how to bathe her infant uses the acronym TEACH to maximize the effectiveness of the teaching plan. Which of the following are guidelines based on this acronym? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: TEACH (Tune into patient, Edit info, Act on moments, Clarify, Honor patient) includes editing info, acting on teachable moments, and clarifying often.

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