A nurse calls a provider using SBAR. Which information belongs in the “Assessment” part of SBAR?

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Accepted Answer

C. “His oxygen saturation dropped to 84% on 2 L and he has increased work of breathing.” — In SBAR, “Assessment” includes the nurse’s current assessment data and clinical concerns. Background is relevant history, and Recommendation is what you are requesting/suggesting.

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A. “I’m calling about Mr. Lee in room 12.”

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B. “He was admitted yesterday for pneumonia.”

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D. “What orders would you like?”