ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Diagnostic Procedure
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND
PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Procedure
External procedure that consists of high-frequency sound waves used to visualize internal
organs and tissues by producing a real-time, 3D image of the developing fetus and maternal
structures.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
Is a safe, noninvasive procedure in which an
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
ulrasound transducer is moved over the
client's abdomen in order tovisualize an Educate pt. on procedure to put her more at
image. This is particularly useful after the 1st ease and comfort. Assist pt. into a supine
trimester when the uterus is larger. Bladder position and place a wedge under the right
must be full. hip to displace the uterus. Apply warmer gel
to abdomen in order to obtain a clear image.
Use a washcloth to wipe away gel after
procedure. Allow pt. to void and empty
bladder after completion of procedure
Interpretation of Findings
Client Education
Confirmation of pregnancy and gestational
Patient should have a full bladder for this
age or multifetal pregnancy; assessment of
procedure; advise pt. to drink a quart of
fetal growth and development; confirmation
of fetal viability; observing fetal movement; water; Educate pt. on procedure to put her
more at ease and comfort; inform that the
confirmation of fetal complications or
procedure is safe for her or her baby.
absence; evaluation of amiotic fluid volume;
assessing fetal position; evaluating placental
maturation.
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
This diagnostic procedure poses no known Educate the patient on how to prepare for
risks to the mother or her fetus. the procedure; what is going on during the
procedure, and answer any further questions.
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES TherapeuTic procedure A3
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND
PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Procedure
External procedure that consists of high-frequency sound waves used to visualize internal
organs and tissues by producing a real-time, 3D image of the developing fetus and maternal
structures.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
Is a safe, noninvasive procedure in which an
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
ulrasound transducer is moved over the
client's abdomen in order tovisualize an Educate pt. on procedure to put her more at
image. This is particularly useful after the 1st ease and comfort. Assist pt. into a supine
trimester when the uterus is larger. Bladder position and place a wedge under the right
must be full. hip to displace the uterus. Apply warmer gel
to abdomen in order to obtain a clear image.
Use a washcloth to wipe away gel after
procedure. Allow pt. to void and empty
bladder after completion of procedure
Interpretation of Findings
Client Education
Confirmation of pregnancy and gestational
Patient should have a full bladder for this
age or multifetal pregnancy; assessment of
procedure; advise pt. to drink a quart of
fetal growth and development; confirmation
of fetal viability; observing fetal movement; water; Educate pt. on procedure to put her
more at ease and comfort; inform that the
confirmation of fetal complications or
procedure is safe for her or her baby.
absence; evaluation of amiotic fluid volume;
assessing fetal position; evaluating placental
maturation.
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
This diagnostic procedure poses no known Educate the patient on how to prepare for
risks to the mother or her fetus. the procedure; what is going on during the
procedure, and answer any further questions.
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES TherapeuTic procedure A3
