Which piece of information is least appropriate for inclusion in a shift‐to‐shift hand-off?
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Correct answer: The outgoing nurse's preferences for future shift assignments.
Hand-off content should focus on patient status, care, and plans. The nurse's personal scheduling preferences are irrelevant to continuity of care.
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