BLADDER SCANNING IN HOSPITAL
1.0 Brief overview
A bladder scan measures ultrasound reflections within the patient’s body to differentiate the bladder from the surrounding tissue. A small, non-hazardous device for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating bladder rupture (Venkatesanet al. 2019). A bladder test can assist in determining whether catheterization is required. A cystoscopy, a thin camera, is used in cystoscopy to look inside the bladder. A specialist or health care provider can look inside the bladder by inserting a cystoscopy into the urethra, the cylinder that lets urine out of the body (Nissinenet al. 2019).
Figure 1: Bladder Scanner Equipment
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2.0 Preparation for activity
The person, on whom the bladder scanning would be taking processed should follow some criteria, those are as follows:
- The nurse should help the patient to empty the bladder.
- The patient should drink 1l of water 30 minutes before the appointment of ultrasound. One should not empty the bladder till the appointment ends.
- The patient has to wear comfortable clothes and take any type of prescribed medicine that has been prescribed by the doctor.
- The patient should arrive at the clinic 15 minutes before the appointment.
3.0 Safety for activities
The safety activities that could be helpful in bladder scanning are as follows:
- Put on clean and nonsterile gloves at first.
- Clean off the scanner with fresh wipes before and after every patient.
- Checking of plugs and the switches.
- Adjusting the clothing of patients to expose the abdominal areas.
- Apply gel to the scanner head.
- Everything should be done very carefully.
4.0 Impact of human factors
It is essential to accurately assess and treat individuals at risk for urinary incontinence because it is an important indicator of quality of life for older people in long-term care (Sandberg et al. 2019). The majority of participants said that bladder scanners were usually only used for inpatient exams. Others mentioned that incontinence assessments were based on reports from hospitalizations, medical records, and interviews with residents, or family members (Meddingset al. 2019).
Figure 2: Impact of human factors on bladder scanning
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5.0 Reflection
The junior learner in practice, who provided person-centered care throughout the care episode, was effectively planned and supervised by me. While allowing them to take the initiative and make decisions, I offered support and direction.
Throughout the episode, I also provided feedback on their practice and decision-making. I think I did a good job of letting the student take responsibility for the care they received while maintaining a secure and encouraging learning environment. Both the patient and the student benefited, in my opinion.
I guided and instructed the junior learner throughout the care episode as I planned and supervised him or her in practice. I made sure that the care was person-centered, putting the needs and preferences of the patient first. I could have taken more initiative to encourage the junior learner to think critically about the care she received.
I learned the value of collaboration and communication with patients and healthcare providers during this care experience. It likewise featured the requirement for me to know about the different social and social factors that can influence medical care results. Going ahead, I will endeavor to guarantee that I keep on fostering how I might interpret the intricacies of medical care and endeavor to make positive opportunities for growth for all partners.
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