A registered nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is experiencing respiratory distress after the administration of pain medication.The nurse called the patient's primary health care provider immediately.The information regarding the patient was conveyed using the SBAR format.Which information did the nurse convey to the primary health care provider?

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SBAR stands for situation,background,assessment,and recommendation.Use of common language when communicating critical information helps prevent misunderstandings.SBAR has become a best practice for standardizing communication between health care providers.SBAR does not contain STAT,status,setting,analysis,belief,or requirement.

A Registered Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Patient Who