Responding to La Tara Arroyo

Indeed, the use of an external female urinary catheter lowers CAUTI infections, according to

evidence-based practice. One of the facilities I worked at has successfully implemented the

female outer catheter. It's typically used on older women with sensitive skin and limited

mobility. Because it is not attached, this type of catheter is not suitable for use on mobile

patients. There are indications for using this in the ICU on female intubated, intubated, and non-

mobile patients (Mackey & Bassendowski, 2017). The number of CAUTI infections decreased

from 2.5 to 1.7 in this study, based on quantitative data. We've been told that preventing CAUTI

has had positive results. This has been a nice compromise between utilizing indwelling catheters,

which can cause infection if not adequately cleaned and maintained, or replacing pads and bed

sheets regularly.

Responding to Chancelline Asongwe

As stated, nurses can utilize evidence-based practice (EBP) to give high-quality health care to a

specific population by using critically appraised and scientifically proved data. Empirical data

from randomized controlled trials, evidence from other scientific approaches such as descriptive

and qualitative research, the utilization of case reports, scientific concepts, and expert opinion are

all examples of best evidence (Horntvedt et al., 2018). Nurses who stay up to speed on evidence-

based practice and conduct research are also more likely to be challenged to think critically and

improve patient outcomes. Evidence-based practice can be used in a variety of ways in my

workplace. Despite the fact that I have been a nurse for nearly a decade, EBP has prompted

several practice recommendations to change. To avoid client issues, researchers have looked into
the use of sequential compression devices to prevent clots, the type of prep to reduce infection

further, and many other factors.

Responding to Aimee Knowles

It is true that I presently work at a clinic, and the entire clinic undergoes various changes,

ranging from rooming procedures to how we clean the rooms to how we monitor blood pressure

and administer injections. We always used to give depo injections in the dorsogluteal muscle a

few years ago. My employer's policy has changed, and we are no longer permitted to provide

shots there (Chien, 2019). This is no longer the best practice because it is close to crucial blood

vessels and nerves such as the sciatic nerve. It has been discovered that absorption is slower. The

ventrolateral location is recommended for IM injections, according to research. There are no

significant nerves in that location; therefore, it allows for easier absorption. Another best practice

that is constantly evolving is the Covid guidelines and how to handle specific situations.
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