Question

Which note is an example of the S in SBAR?

a. Patient resting; pain was rated 3 of 10 1 hour after receiving narcotic analgesic.
b. Patient was admitted on evening shift with a fractured right femur after a fall at home.
c. Patient's pain was rated 8 of 10 before administration of narcotic pain medication.
d. Assess pain ever 2 hours, continue pain medication as prescribed, and provide backrub.

Answer 1

The note corresponding to the 'S' in SBAR is 'Patient was admitted on evening shift with a fractured right femur after a fall at home,' as it describes the current situation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The note that is an example of the S in SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is b. Patient was admitted on evening shift with a fractured right femur after a fall at home. This note provides the current situation of the patient. The SBAR communication model is used in healthcare settings to provide a clear, concise transfer of information. The other options provided are either assessment of pain rating after medication (a and c), which would fall under the A in SBAR for Assessment, or a care plan (d), which is an example of the R for Recommendation.