Evidence-based practice requires integration of current best evidence with clinical patient management.

Paper instructions:

Evidence-based practice requires integration of current best evidence with clinical patient management. Address the following criteria for this forum (post
your response with numbers for clarity).

1.Select a quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research study from a peer-reviewed nursing journal (no systematic reviews, meta-analyses or
meta-synthesis articles accepted). All studies must be an original posting (you will not receive credit for repeated studies). Identify the type of study
and cite the article in APA format.

2.State the nursing research paradigm this research article is best aligned with and give a rationale.

3.Specifically state how you could use this research study to support a best practice intervention (e.g., patient education, bedside care activities,
etc.).

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The following information summarizes charge and cost data for Dr. Jones during the last year: Number of Cases 100 Charges $700,000 Nursing Charges $350,000 Lab Charges $200,000 Pharmacy Charges $50,000 Radiology Charges $100,000 a. Assume that Dr. Jones’ patients pay an average 80 percent of charges. Also assume cost to charge ratios of 0.90 in Nursing, 0.80 in Lab, 0.50 in Pharmacy, and 0.70 in Radiology. What is the total profit earned on Dr. Jones’ patients? b. Dr. Jones contends that her profit is not accurate. Circle all valid reasons why she could be correct: A.