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Procedure Nome CT Abdomen Pelvis Wo N contrast Review Module Chapter Description of Procedure A CT scan allows doctors to see inside your body. It uses à combnahon of X-Rays and a computer to create pehares of your organs, benes, and other tissues. It shows more details then a reguler X-RAY. CONSIDERATIONS Indications Nursing loterventions (pre, intra post Interpretation of Findings Client Education LLLL Potential Complications Nursing luterventions
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Indication:
CT abdomen pelvis help to detect diseases in the small bowel, colon and other organs especially urethral calculi or retroperitoneal hematoma.
Nursing intervention(pre, intra, post)
-Obtain informed consent
-Prepare the patient with well loose-fitting comfortable cloth.
-Remove jewels and any metal objects from the body including bras.
-collect patient history about their recent illness and pregnant women should avoid any unusual adverse effects.
-Check patient vitals before, after the procedure.
-collect patient history, and review the record before the procedure.
-Explain the procedure to the patient to avoid fear.
-check patient orientation level in between the procedure.
Interpretation of studies:
Emergency physicians should interpret the studies finding within 48 hours. The test found problems like kidney stones, liver disease, Crohn's disease, colon cancer, etc.
Client education:
Explain to patient this is a painless procedure to find out any abnormality in the prostate, pelvis, bladder, bowel, liver, etc.
Explain patients not to move their bodies until the procedure gets over. Inform patients if they find any abnormality they should inform in-between.
Potential complication:
Radiation exposure during pregnancy can increase the risk of birth defects, there may be a chance of cancer risk.
Nursing intervention:
provide the usual diet and activity after the procedure.