Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 12-4

Assessing Bladder Volume Using an

Ultrasound Bladder Scanner (Continued)

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15. Use a washcloth or paper towel to remove remaining gel
    from the patient’s skin. Alternately, gently remove gel pad
    from patient’s skin. Return the patient to a comfortable
    position. Remove your gloves and ensure that the patient
    is covered.


16. Lower bed height and adjust head of bed to a comfortable
    position. Reattach call bell, if necessary.


17. Remove additional PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.

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