What is the nursing intervention of ultrasound?

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