The nurse on the orthopedic unit is receiving a client from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Which of the following must occur to ensure a safe “hand-off”? 1. An e-mail on the intranet from the...

The nurse on the orthopedic unit is receiving a client from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Which of the following must occur to ensure a safe “hand-off”?

1. An e-mail on the intranet from the nurse in the PACU to the receiving nurse on the orthopedic unit.

2. A page from a transporter who is bringing the client to the receiving nurse.

3. Interactive communication between the nurse from the PACU and the nurse from the orthopedic unit.

4. Delegation of registered nurse (RN) responsibility and accountability to a non-RN on the receiving unit.