A portable bladder scanner

Nurse practitioners are the primary care providers in a variety of health care settings. Often the NP is the first health care provider to suspect a problem based on history, observations, diagnosis, and patient comfort. In making a diagnosis, the NP must be cognizant of all available diagnostic techniques and procedures. A simple and easy method for ultrasonic bladder scanning has developed over the past several years. NPs can utilize this technique in their clinical practices.