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    Pharmacology proctored exam( examplify)

    SBAR is a technique used during interprofessional collaboration that requires immediate attention and action concerning a patient's condition. A pharmacist communicates the following to a nurse: "This is the pharmacist calling about Ms. L, a 72-year-old patient admitted to the medicine floor for pneumonia. She was started on the antibiotic vancomycin yesterday. Her lab values now show that her kidney function is decreasing. Her serum creatinine has increased from 0.9 mg/dL to 1.5 mg/dL since admission. I am concerned about nephrotoxicity." Which SBAR component is has the pharmacist neglected to say?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Situation: The pharmacist clearly states the reason for the call, including the patient’s identity, age, admission diagnosis, and the current concern regarding vancomycin therapy, fulfilling the Situation component. B. Background: Relevant background information is provided, including the patient’s admission for pneumonia, the start of vancomycin therapy, and previous lab values, covering the Background component. C. Assessment: The pharmacist identifies the problem of declining kidney function and rising serum creatinine, demonstrating clinical assessment of the patient’s status. D. Recommendation: The pharmacist does not provide a clear recommendation for the next steps, such as suggesting a vancomycin dose adjustment, monitoring plan, or alternative therapy. Including this would complete the SBAR communication.

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