Atuação do enfermeiro em serviços hospitalares de radiologia e diagnóstico de imagem: revisão integrativa.

Abstract

Introduction: Imaging diagnosis is a field that brings together different non-invasive exams that record internal images of the body, such as: X-ray, computed tomography, mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, exams such as digestive endoscopy, colonoscopy are examples of these techniques. Objective: To understand the role and role of nurses in the imaging diagnosis sector through a review of the literature, as well as the planning and administrative functions performed. Method: Research with integrative review in the Scielo, Medline and PUBMED databases. Results: 5 articles were found according to the theme, describing the role of nursing within the sector. Conclusion: the nurse, in addition to carrying out technical procedures, monitoring exams and maintaining a humanized environment; is the technical responsible for the unit, carrying out administrative services and implementing risk management, ensuring quality of care through planning, organization and decision-making at different levels of severity.