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OSWALD

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The nurse manager wants to use evidence-based recommendations to prevent ventila-tor-associated pneumonia. In order to effectively gather evidence to guide practice, what is the critical first step?
 
  a. Develop the clinical question.
  b. Identify the databases to be used.
  c. Appraise the evidence.
  d. Integrate available evidence with unit ex-pertise.

Question 2

Betty is calculating the total patient days on her unit. Her average daily census is 35 and her average length of stay is 2.4 days. The total patient days on Betty's unit is _____ days.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Identifying the question may be the most challenging part of the process. Once the clinical ques-tion has been identified, writing it down will help in moving on to the next step of gathering evi-dence.

Answer to Question 2

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Total patient days are commonly used in inpatient hospital areas. This is calculated by multiplying the average length of stay and the average daily census.


OSWALD

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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