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handoff communication

  • NCLEX-RN
  • Management of Care
  • Select all that apply
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which information should the outgoing nurse include when handing over care of an adult client? Select all that apply.

  1. The client’s known allergies.✓ Correct

    Allergies are relevant handoff content.

  2. Care actions still to be completed.✓ Correct

    The incoming nurse needs the outstanding action list.

  3. Plans for responding if the client’s condition changes.✓ Correct

    Contingency plans support continuity.

  4. The outgoing nurse’s personal plans after work.✗ Incorrect

    Personal plans do not convey client care information.

  5. An unrelated client’s room preferences.✗ Incorrect

    Information about another client is not part of this client’s handoff.

Answer

A. The client’s known allergies. · B. Care actions still to be completed. · C. Plans for responding if the client’s condition changes.

Rationale

A handoff should convey information the receiving nurse needs to continue care, including pending actions, contingency plans and allergies. Omitting these details or substituting unrelated information undermines continuity.

RememberInclude pending tasks, contingencies and allergies in handoff.

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