A client has suddenly become very ill, and a nurse is transferring him to the intensive care unit (ICU). How does the nurse provide information to ensure continuity of care?
A) By giving a verbal report to nurses in the ICU
B) By ensuring that the chart and all belongings are moved
C) By delegating a nursing assistant to provide information
D) By asking the family to provide the information

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The nurse should give a verbal report to the nurses in the ICU to provide continuity of care. This ensures that the new team has all essential information about the client's condition, medications, and treatments received so far. It also allows for a smooth transition of care and avoids any potential miscommunications or errors. Ensuring that the chart and belongings are moved is also important, but not sufficient on their own for continuity of care. Delegating a nursing assistant to provide information may not be appropriate, as they may not have the necessary expertise or understanding of the client's condition. Asking the family to provide information may be helpful, but it is not enough to ensure continuity of care as they may not have a complete understanding of the medical details.

A Client Has Suddenly Become Very Ill, and a Nurse