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Assessment 01 – Locating Credible Databases and Research

Create a 2-4 page resource that will describe databases that are relevant to EBP around one of the diagnoses below and could be used to help a new hire nurse better engage in EBP.

Before you complete the instructions detailed in the courseroom, first select one of the diagnoses below. You will use this diagnosis in Assessments #2 and #3.

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): An infection in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, bladder, or urethra.

o Interventions: Antibiotic therapy, increased fluid intake, urinary analgesics, and bladder training.

o Keywords: Cystitis, pyelonephritis, bacteriuria, dysuria, urinary frequency.

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs.

o Interventions: Anticoagulant therapy, compression stockings, leg elevation, and patient education on mobility.

o Keywords: Venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, clotting factors, INR monitoring, heparin.

• Cellulitis: A common bacterial skin infection that can spread to other parts of the body. o Interventions: Antibiotic therapy, warm compresses, elevation of the affected

area, and wound care. o Keywords: Skin infection, erythema, edema, abscess, staphylococcus.