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

Bladh RN MSN, Mickey L.,Van Leeuwen MA BS MT (ASCP), Anne M.

ISBN 10: 0803659431 / ISBN 13: 9780803659438

Published by F.A. Davis Company, 2017

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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0000951564

Bibliographic Details

Title: Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory...

Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis:

• Fast Find: Lab and Dx—The complete F.A. Davis Lab & Diagnostic Test database online at DavisPlus.com
  
  
  
  • U.S. and Canadian content
  
  
  • Searchable and printable
  
  
  • Mobile and tablet friendly
  
  
  
  


• ‘Common Use’ for each monograph to provide an at-a-glance description of what the test is for, presented in everyday language that patients will understand


• Monographs that focus on what you need to do before, during, and after each laboratory and diagnostic test, including...
  
  
  
  • Patient Teaching
  
  
  • Detailed coverage of patient safety
  
  
  • “Sensitivity to Social and Cultural Issues” and “Nutritional Considerations,” where appropriate
  
  
  
  


• Diagnostic imaging monographs with explanations of the reasons for the test result


• Pathophysiology information that explains why a lab test result is increased or decreased


• Reference Ranges that are expressed in both conventional and SI units (with the SI unit conversion factor) and include age- and gender-specific variations when indicated and normal variations due to cultural considerations


• Interfering Factors, including food, natural products, timing of test, handling of specimen, underlying patient conditions, and drugs that may interfere with the results of the test


• Full-color tube top guide


• Unique coverage of laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensory


• Cross referencing of related lab and diagnostic tests in every monograph


• “Body System” appendix that includes therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology as well as nutrition-related lab tests