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During which elements are these components communicated?

Elements
Components I S B A R
Current symptoms √
Diagnosis/comorbidities/health issues

Self-identification

Request with a time frame

Interpretation of clients’ condition

Client’s details

Clinical needs

Issues/lab results/medication/allergy

Language Focus: useful expressions during ISBAR

Introduction: The client/ patient was tested …
I am a RN on … unit/ ward/ facility The lab suggested/ showed/ indicated …
My name is … the RN on …. unit/ ward/ facility Assessment:
I am calling/ inquiring about … It’s probable that the client has …
I am in charge of/ looking after a patient The symptoms may be associated with …
named … The assessment/ observation indicated the
I am transferring/ handing over… to your care. client/ patient to have …
Situation: All the symptoms lead to …
The client/ patient is experiencing … The assessment/ observation resulted in …
The client/ patient is admitted with … Recommendation:
The client/ patient is hospitalized for … Would you like … done? When is the fastest
The client/ patient has been complaining … possible schedule?
The client/ patient suffers from … Immediate … is required to determine the
Background: condition.
The client/ patient has been in the facility/ unit Would you consider giving … to the client/
for … patient?
The client/ patient receives treatment for … We would appreciate an immediate … to be
The client/ patient was suspected/ diagnosed scheduled for the client/ patient.
… Reviewing his/ her chart, I’m considering …
The client/ patient has a history of … Considering the urgency, immediate … needs
The client/ patient reports feeling/ having … to be done/ performed/ given.
The client’s/ patient’ issues are related to …

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