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Hello Everyone,
Question 1
1. Pre-intervention weights are:
225, 196, 190, 229, 292, 188, 188, 201, 179, 191
Post-intervention weights are:
218, 190, 188, 225, 288, 178, 190, 190, 172, 186
Mean
207. Pre-Intervention: 207.9 lbs
208. Post-Intervention: 202.5 lbs
Median
193. Pre-Intervention: 193.5 lbs
194. Post-Intervention: 190 lbs
Mode
1. Pre-Intervention: 188 lbs
2. Post-Intervention: 190 lbs
Range
1. Pre-Intervention: 113 lbs
2. Post-Intervention: 116 lbs
Question 2
The descriptive statistics demonstrate a substantial reduction in patient weight after
implementing the exercise intervention. The median represents the middle point of the
dataset, and its reduction shows that at least half of the participants experienced some
degree of weight loss (Mukherji et al., 2022). The mode shifted upwards, suggesting slight
clustering around these values. However, mode is inadequately informative in small
samples. The ranges for pre- and post-intervention weights are fairly similar, reflecting that
variability in weight remained high within the patient population. It is expected in a group of
adult patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, whose baseline weights tend to span a
wide spectrum. Nevertheless, range alone is sensitive to extreme values and does not
reflect how most patients responded to the intervention. Despite the significant range, the
consistent decrease in the mean and median weights supports that the program produced
beneficial changes.
Question 3
A notable observation arises from patient #5, whose weight decreased slightly from 292 lbs
to 288 lbs. Still, the individual remains a significant outlier compared to the rest of the
group. This element disproportionately influences overall variability, elevating the mean
and the range (Mukherji et al., 2022). In addition to group-level trends, such outliers
highlight the significance of evaluating individual responses. Although patient #5 lost
weight, the magnitude of change di^ers significantly from other participants. Possible
factors could be due to di^erences in adherence, functional status, comorbidities, or
metabolic challenges. Recognizing such variation helps the DNP-prepared nurse consider
whether tailored interventions or additional support may be necessary for patients with
severe obesity.
These findings support recommending continuation of the exercise program. Stakeholders
should know that improvements were observable within an 8 to 10 week period. Mukherji et
al. (2022) assert that continued implementation may yield substantial long-term benefits.
Particularly, glycemic control, cardiovascular risk reduction, and overall weight
management are critical. It may be valuable to integrate individualized strategies for
patients with extreme values, such as personalized coaching, nutritional counseling, or
modified exercise plans. Ongoing data collection and periodic evaluation using descriptive
statistics will allow the clinic to monitor trends and adjust the program as needed.
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