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- Title
How to perform transrectal ultrasound and prostate biopsy.
- Authors
Turner, Bruce
- 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
ULTRASONIC imaging equipment; SURGICAL complication risk factors; PROSTATE tumors; GENITOURINARY organ abnormalities; 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
- Publication
Nursing Standard, 2016, Vol 30, Issue 32, p36
- ISSN
0029-6570
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7748/ns.30.32.36.s42