Management of CareQuestion 1779 of 2368
A nurse is using ISBARR to call a provider about a changing client condition. Which information belongs in the Background portion of the report?
- Code status, allergies, and recent relevant lab results
- The reason for calling and the most recent vital signs
- Abnormal assessment findings and the nurse's evaluation
- What the nurse would like the provider to order
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Correct answer: Code status, allergies, and recent relevant lab results
Background includes admitting diagnoses, code status, relevant lab results, and allergies. Vital signs belong to Situation.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: ISBARR. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026