Management of CareQuestion 1446 of 2368
Which information should the off-going nurse include in the assessment portion of a bedside handoff report?
- Only the admitting medical diagnosis
- Information about IVs, catheters, and drainage tubes
- Assessment findings from two shifts ago
- The client's insurance information
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Correct answer: Information about IVs, catheters, and drainage tubes
The assessment portion includes current head-to-toe findings, equipment, and recent changes in medications, labs, tests, and treatments.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Communication: Handoff Reports. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026