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How to perform transrectal ultrasound and prostate biopsy.

Authors :
Turner, Bruce
Source :
Nursing Standard. 4/6/2016, Vol. 30 Issue 32, p36-39. 4p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article outlines the process of performing transrectal ultrasound and prostate biopsy (PB). Topics covered include the things that nurses should know when supporting patients who need a PB, the step-by-step instructions for performing the procedures, and the equipment that are needed to be prepared by healthcare professionals including examination couch and ultrasound machine.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ULTRASONIC imaging equipment
*PROSTATE tumors
*GENITOURINARY organs
*BIOPSY
*COMMUNICATION
*PATIENT positioning
*PROSTATE
*ULTRASONIC imaging
*PROSTATE-specific antigen
*COMPUTER-assisted surgery
*DIGITAL rectal examination
*PATIENT decision making
*DIAGNOSIS
*ANATOMY
*EQUIPMENT & supplies
SURGICAL complication risk factors
GENITOURINARY organ abnormalities

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00296570
Volume :
30
Issue :
32
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing Standard
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
114316385
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.30.32.36.s42
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