A nurse is preparing a change-of-shift report for a patient who had chest pain.Which information is critical for the nurse to include?
A) Pupils equal and reactive to light
B) The family is a "pain"
C) Had poor results from the pain medication
D) Sharp pain of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10

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Elements in a change-of-shift report include identification of significant changes in measurable terms (e.g.,pain scale)and by observation.Report elements do not include normal findings or routine information retrievable from other sources or derogatory or inappropriate comments about the patient or family,which could possibly lead to legal charges if overheard by the patient or family.This kind of language contributes to prejudicial opinions about the patient.Don't simply describe results as "good" or "poor." Be specific.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Change-Of-Shift Report for a Patient