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

Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications
  • 4th Ed.
  • 2011
  • © F.A. Davis Company Publishers
  • Anne M. Van Leeuwen, MA, BS, MT (ASCP)
  • 0803623046 / 9780803623040
  • Nursing, Diagnosis, Laboratory

 

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Description

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.

Whats New:

  • • NEW! FREE, one-year subscription to www.LabDxTest.com, powered by Unbound Medicine®.
  • • New! 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.
  • • New! 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.
  • • Thoroughly revised and updated throughout to reflect the most current information.

Key Features:

  • • Monographs each written specifically to focus on what you need to do before, during, and after each laboratory and      diagnostic test.
  • • Pathophysiology information, so you know why a lab test result is increased or decreased.
  • • 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.
  • • 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.
  • • Headers highlight "Sensitivity to Social and Cultural Issues" and "Nutritional Considerations" for each test, where      appropriate.
  • • Full-color tube top guide on the inside front and back covers.
  • • 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 and nutrition-related lab tests.
  • • And, much more!

 

Doody's Reviews

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Score/Specialty: 1.73 Nursing - Laboratory

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Quotes, Reviews or Testimonials

"There are many diagnostic and laboratory books but few are as comprehensive as this one."

-- Carole Kenner, RNC, DNS, FAAN (University of Oklahoma College of Nursing) Doody's Review - previous edition

 

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