Communication And Handoff (SBAR) Practice Test

Outpatient clinic: A 50-year-old client started sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim yesterday for a skin infection. Today the client reports a new widespread rash and fever; vital signs are T 38.6°C (101.5°F), HR 106; the rash is diffuse and the client reports mouth soreness. History includes HIV controlled on therapy; no prior sulfa exposure known. Using SBAR to notify the provider, what assessment finding should the nurse communicate FIRST using SBAR?

An LPN in an acute care setting calls the provider about a 64-year-old client with type 2 diabetes who is NPO for a procedure and becomes confused and sweaty. Current capillary glucose is 48 mg/dL; VS: HR 110, BP 132/78, RR 18. History includes insulin glargine at bedtime; the client received the usual dose last night and has been NPO since midnight. Which information should be included in the Background section of SBAR?