Which Scenarios Contribute to Effective Handoff Communication at Change of Shift

Which scenarios contribute to effective handoff communication at change of shift?

A) The nephrology consultant physician is making rounds and asks you for an update on the patient's status and to assist in placing a central line for hemodialysis.
B) The noise level is high because twice as many staff members are present and everyone is giving report in the nurses' station.
C) The unit has decided to use a standardized checklist/tool for change-of-shift reports and patient transfers.
D) You and the oncoming nurse conduct a standardized report at the patient's bedside and review key assessment findings.
E) The off-going nurse is giving the patient medications at the same time as giving handoff report to the oncoming nurse.