Question

A patient is admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure. The nurse immediately notifies the primary health care provider using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) technique. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates "background"?

Answer 1

"The patient has a history of congestive heart failure."

Step-by-step explanation:

SBAR is an acronym for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation, which is used as a communication technique.

The components of SBAR are as follows, according to the Joint Commission:

• Situation: Clearly and briefly describe the current situation.
• Background: Provide clear, relevant background information on the patient.
• Assessment: State your professional conclusion, based on the situation and background.
• Recommendation: Tell the person with whom you’re communicating what you need from him or her, in a clear and relevant way.