A nurse has drafted an SBAR communication before contacting the primary care provider of a client whose condition has worsened suddenly. How should the nurse best conclude this communication?
A) Ask the care provider to come and assess the client.
B) Provide the client's most recent vital signs.
C) Ask the care provider if he or she is familiar with this client.
D) Provide the most likely diagnosis of the problem.

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Concluding by asking the primary care provider to come and assess the client would be the best choice, as this would prompt the provider to take appropriate action to manage the worsening condition. Simply providing vital signs or asking if the provider is familiar with the client may not fully convey the seriousness of the situation. Providing a diagnosis may also not be appropriate, as it is the provider's responsibility to make the diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

A Nurse Has Drafted an SBAR Communication Before Contacting the Primary