A nurse is giving a hand-off report to the nurse on the next shift.Which information is critical for the nurse to report?
A)The patient had a good day with no complaints.
B)The family is demanding and argumentative.
C)The patient has a new pain medication,hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen (Lortab).
D)The family is poor and had to go on welfare.

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Significant changes in the way therapies are to be given (e.g. ,"Different position for pain relief,new medication")should be described to staff.Results should not be described simply as "good" or "poor";they should be specific.Critical comments about patient's or family's behaviour are considered idle gossip and should not be mentioned.

A Nurse Is Giving a Hand-Off Report to the Nurse