ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Nursing Skill
STUDENT NAME Rosie Resurreccion SKILL NAMEBladder Scanning
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Description of Skill
A non-invassive procedure that will monitor residual urine, bladder dysfunction, and to measure urine volume in patient.
Indications Suspected voiding dysfunction Assess for urinary retention - Recurrent UTI - To monitor residual urine in patients with neurological conditions. To assess the ability to void - Confirmation of a catheter blockage
CONSIDERATIONS
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Nurse will explain the procedure to patient - Nurse will obtain an informed consent from patient and document. - Nurse will ask patient if he/she wishes for a chaperone to be present. - Nurse will ensure privacy and diginity is maintained at all times. - Nurse will wash hands and put on disposable apron and gloves.
Outcomes/Evaluation Eliminates the need for urinary catheterization to measure urine volume. - Enhances patient care and management by preventing unnessesary invasive procedures - Allows an early detection of any bladder complications. - Provides a simple procedure to monitor bladder problems at set intervals.
Client Education
Educate patient on the procedure Educate patient on positioning during procedure
Potential Complications Health care professional should be cautious with procedure in patients who are: - Pregnant - Have a pacemaker - Have latex allergy
Nursing Interventions
Nurse will report scan clinical findings Nurse will ensure patient is in supine position with abdominal muscles relaxed. Nurse will provide patient privacy Nurse will clean the area of patient and equipment before and after procedure.
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