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

Anne M. Van Leeuwen; Marijke Vroomen-Durning; Debra J. Poelhuis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803618263 ISBN 13: 9780803618268

Publisher: F.A. Davis Company, 2009

Synopsis

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, including assessing, monitoring, and teaching at every stage of careā€”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. Monographs each written specifically to focus on what you need to do before, during, and after each laboratory and diagnostic test. Unique coverage of laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensory. Reference ranges expressed in both conventional and SI units (with the SI unit conversion factor) include age and gender-specific variations when indicated and normal variations due to cultural considerations.

About this edition

• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0803618263
• ISBN 13: 9780803618268
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1440