CYSTOSCOPY! WHAT IS IT?.

Cystoscopy is direct visualization of ( using instrument to examine and treat problems of the urethra,bladder,kidney)urinary tract using a scope.

Scope is inserted into the bladder through the urethra. It allows for the visualization of the bladder, ureteritis,urethra,kidney .It can also be use for biopsies of some growth,biopsies of tumor, removal of polyps.

Nursing Responsibilities after the examination is to:

Monitor for common complications such as : Trauma.

Urinary retention. .

Hemorrhage.

.Infection.

Google.com/search.Mayo Clinic.For nursing students education and understanding of cystoscopy when assisting doctor in the cystoscopy examination room.

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Published by edochie99

A Registered Nurse with over twenty years of hospital experience, an author with Masters Degree in Nursing,also Bachelor Degree in Nursing,graduated in 1996 from USC,University of Southern California.MSN in 2009 University of Phoenix.

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