Think About a Patient Problem You Have Had in the Clinical

question 14

Essay

Think about a patient problem you have had in the clinical setting and answer the following:
a. What formal structures were in place to help you address the problem?
b. How did you use evidence to investigate the problem?
c. Did you have time to search for evidence? If no, what were the barriers?
d. What databases did you access for evidence and why?
e. Did you use a health sciences librarian to help with your search? Explain why or why not.

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Definitions:

Discharged

The process of releasing a patient from a hospital or medical facility after treatment.

Self-injection

The process of administering one's own medication directly into the body using a syringe or similar device.

Insulin Pen

A medical device used for the injection of insulin in the management of diabetes, designed to be convenient and less painful than traditional syringes.

Upper Arm

The region of the human body extending from the shoulder to the elbow, encompassing several muscles including the biceps.