In the SBAR framework, which component provides recommended actions?

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

Answer: (A)

In SBAR, the part that conveys what actions should be taken is the Recommendation. This section is specifically about what you want done, who should do it, and by when, so it clearly directs the next steps. The other sections set up the context and your understanding: Situation states what’s happening now, Background provides relevant history, and Assessment offers your clinical interpretation of the problem. While those sections inform the situation and the rationale, they don’t specify the concrete next actions to be carried out. For example, you might request ordering a test, starting a treatment, or escalating care in the Recommendation section, with details on timing and responsibilities.