ultrasound: noninvasive proceure use height frequency sounf wave which are passed into body structure and recorded as they are reflected. a conductive gel [lubrecant jelly] is applied to the skin and a transducer ia placed on the area.
abdomenal ultrasound: study detect abdomenal masses [tumer & cysts] and also asses ascites
nursing responsibility:
before procedure:
instruct pt to be NPO 8-12 hrs >>air or gas car reduse quality of image
assess abdomenal distention >> it may affect quality of image
during procedure:
keep pt in supine position
aspirin nursing intervention
what are the nurses intervention for meconium
Stop smoking
Nursing intervention in dialysis
Postural Drainage.
ask about her pain
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increase fluid intake
proper diet
health promotion and community moblisation
Nursing responsibilities in ultrasound testing will vary depending on the type of ultrasound and the reason behind the ultrasound. There are many times where a patient will need to go without food or medication and it will be the nurses responsibility to make sure they don't do that.