Comprehensive Guide To Palpating And Assessing Urinary Bladder Function
Palpate the bladder using suprapubic palpation, applying gentle pressure above the pubic bone. A normal bladder is not palpable, but an abnormally distended bladder will feel firm and smooth. Assess for tenderness, masses, or abnormal contours, which may indicate underlying conditions such as UTIs, bladder cancer, or interstitial cystitis. Determine the size, shape, and position …
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