GENERAL NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Let us understand what are the general responsibilities of nursing personnel while assisting in diagnostic procedures.
- Preparation of child for diagnostic procedure must take into account the child's developmental stage of cognitive ability.
- Nurse must obtain informed consent as needed.
- Explain the procedure to child and parents to prepare them psychologically.
- Prepare the child physically as per the prerequisite of diagnostic procedure.
- Obtain equipment for the procedure and ensure that universal precaution of infections are followed.
- Provide emotional support during the procedure.
- Assess the child's response to the procedure.