In SBAR communications, which component communicates the suggested action?

• A. Situation
• B. Background
• C. Assessment
• D. Recommendation

Answer: (D)

In SBAR, the part that communicates the suggested action is the section that lays out what you want done, who should do it, and by when. This is the part that translates data and interpretation into a concrete plan. The Situation describes what is happening right now and who is involved; Background gives relevant context; Assessment provides your clinical interpretation of the data and the level of risk. But the actual proposed course of action—what you want done next, who should do it, and by when—belongs to the Recommendation. For example, you might say, “I recommend increasing oxygen to 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula and notifying the physician for further assessment within the next 15 minutes.” This makes the plan explicit and actionable, which is the purpose of the Recommendation.