When a nurse uses the mnemonic I-PASS for hand‐offs, what does the 'S' at the end stand for in the original version?
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Correct answer: Synthesis by receiver
The I-PASS mnemonic stands for Illness severity, Patient summary, Action list, Situation awareness & contingency plans, and Synthesis by receiver.
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