A Nurse Realizes That Much Time Is Wasted During Shift

Multiple Choice

A nurse realizes that much time is wasted during shift report when coworkers discuss personal items such as recent movies or department store sales. Which statement would help with time management during this critical interaction?

A) "Let's talk only about one movie you recently watched."
B) "I like to know about department store sales, but we need to get through this report, so let's talk about sales as we walk between patient rooms."
C) "I know your shift has been busy. What went wrong?"
D) "I have the list of patients; let's start with revisions to the plan of care and scheduled activities for the next shift."