unit 6 communication Flashcards
1
Q
what must you relay to next caregiver when transferring patient care
A
relay name, age, other basic identification. address chief complaint, what happened to the patient, medications/treatments/procedures given. include notes on patient response to treatments. vital signs, SAMPLE
2
Q
why should you give multiple sets of vital signs when transferring care
A
to show patient trends
3
Q
why should you inform them about any treatments given when transferring care
A
so they dont overdose the patient and so they know what treatments havent worked for patient
