ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
Nursing Skill
Amanda Patton
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
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SKILL NAME__Bladder
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REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________
Description of Skill
non-invasive method of assessing bladder volume using ultrasonography. Probe placed externally on the
abdomen over the site of the bladder. An ultrasonic transducer transmits sound waves which are reflected from
the bladder to the transducer
Indications
To see how the bladder empties, to
determine health issues, to visualize any
inflammation, to determine if there is
residual urine or incomplete emptying.
CONSIDERATIONS
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
Provide patient with routine voiding measures including privacy, normal voiding positions,
sound of running water,
Encourage/provide appropriate perineal cleansing
Provide appropriate catheter care when catheter is present
Catheterize patient when indicated
Maintain patency of any indwelling catheter
Educate patients (and family members) on catheter care and the importance of catheter
care if s/he will be discharged home with the catheter in place
Outcomes/Evaluation
information is gathered on urinary retention,
inflammation, or other possible
bladder/kidney problems
Potential Complications
There may be pain during urination after the
procedure for a few hours. There may also
be minimal bleeding after the test.
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
Client Education
teach patient to empty bladder before
procedure
Nursing Interventions
Explain procedure to patient. Have the
patient void before procedure.
Therapeutic Procedure
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