Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications

Leeuwen, Anne M. Van; F.A. Davis Company

ISBN 10 : 0803623046 ISBN 13 : 9780803623040

Editeur : F.A. Davis Company, 2011

Synopsis

The information nurses need…when, where, and how they need it! Here's the information nurses and nursing students need to know about laboratory and diagnostic tests! This nursing-focused, easy-to-read handbook provides all of the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care―pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This nursing-focused, easy-to-read handbook provides all of the information needed to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care - pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests. This title includes Common Use header for each monograph to provide an at-a-glance description of what the test is for, presented in everyday language that can be quoted to patients; Header and expanded content for Patient Teaching; expanded content in each monograph on Patient Safety; diagnostic imaging monographs now with explanations of the reasons for the test result; Reference Ranges expressed in both conventional and SI units (with the SI unit conversion factor) that include age- and gender-specific variations when indicated; and normal variations due to cultural considerations; Interfering Factors identified including food, natural products, timing of test, handling of specimen, underlying patient conditions, and drugs that may interfere with the results of the test; and, Headers highlight "Sensitivity to Social and Cultural Issues" and "Nutritional Considerations" for each test, where appropriate. It also includes full-color tube top guide on the inside front and back covers; and, unique coverage of laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensory.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: F.A. Davis Company
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0803623046
• ISBN 13: 9780803623040
• Reliure: Carton flexible
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 1584
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible