Recommendation component of SBAR?

• A. The discharge instructions
• B. What action should be taken to address the problem
• C. The patient education materials
• D. The ancillary tests to order

Answer: (B)

The Recommendation in SBAR communicates the next steps needed to address the issue; it specifies what action should be taken, who should take it, and by when if appropriate. It turns your assessment into a concrete plan and a clear request for action. Discharge instructions deal with aftercare and what to tell the patient at discharge, not the immediate action to address the current problem. Patient education materials focus on informing the patient about their condition and care, rather than stating the immediate clinical action. Ancillary tests to order are part of the plan, but the essence of the recommendation is the explicit, actionable steps you want the receiving team to carry out next.