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D K Newman, D A Smith

    Nurse Practitioner Forum
    |December 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Nurse practitioners (NPs) are crucial in primary care, often first identifying patient issues. Ultrasonic bladder scanning offers an accessible diagnostic tool for NPs to integrate into clinical practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Practice
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Nurse practitioners (NPs) serve as primary care providers across diverse healthcare settings.
    • NPs frequently initiate problem detection through patient history, observation, and assessment of comfort.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the role of NPs in patient diagnosis.
    • To introduce ultrasonic bladder scanning as a valuable diagnostic technique for NPs.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of diagnostic techniques available to NPs.
    • Discussion of the development and application of ultrasonic bladder scanning.

    Main Results:

    • Ultrasonic bladder scanning has evolved into a simple and accessible method.
    • NPs are well-positioned to utilize this technique in their clinical workflow.

    Conclusions:

    • NPs require comprehensive knowledge of diagnostic procedures.
    • Ultrasonic bladder scanning is a practical tool that can enhance NP diagnostic capabilities in primary care.