Management of CareQuestion 1782 of 2368

Which item is part of the critical content that should be included in a handoff report?

  1. Client's insurance billing details
  2. Visiting hours for the family
  3. Cafeteria diet card number
  4. Contingency plans
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Correct answer: Contingency plans

Critical handoff content includes sender contact information, illness assessment, client summary, to-do list, contingency plans, allergies, code status, medications, labs, and vital signs.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: Handoff Reports. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026