Question

The nurse is reviewing I-SBAR-R with a coworker at the end of the shift. Which statement indicates that they are discussing the Situation component?

1) The nurse states the patient's name using two identifiers.
2) The nurse states that the patient was hospitalized for a broken tibia and that surgery is scheduled for later today.
3) The oncoming nurse acknowledges the info that has been received.
4) The nurse states an opinion on what is happening with the patient.

Answer 1

The nurse is discussing the Situation component of the I-SBAR-R communication model when stating the patient's reason for hospitalization and scheduled surgery.

Step-by-step explanation:

When discussing the Situation component of the I-SBAR-R communication model, the nurse would provide a brief overview of the current situation or problem. In this case, statement 2 is the correct answer as the nurse states that the patient was hospitalized for a broken tibia and that surgery is scheduled for later today. This statement describes the current situation of the patient and the reason for the hospitalization.