A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the ICU to the medical floor. The client was recently weaned from mechanical ventilation following a pneumonectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the change-of-shift report?
Explanation & Rationale
A. The frequency in which the client presses the call button is not a priority for the change-of-shift report, as it does not indicate the level of pain or comfort of the client. This choice is incorrect. B. The client's most recent ventilator settings are not applicable, as the client was weaned from mechanical ventilation and no longer requires it. This choice is incorrect. C. The time of the client's last dose of pain medication is important for the change-of-shift report, as it helps to ensure continuity of care and prevent under- or over-medication of the client. This choice is correct. D. The last time the provider evaluated the client is not relevant for the change-of-shift report, as it does not reflect the current status of the client. This choice is incorrect.