Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

Features Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

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.DescriptionDaviss Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications is nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this full-color manual delivers all 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 testsKEY FEATURES :* “Potential Nursing Problems” tables within many studies that present problems, signs and symptoms, and interventions related to the study* ‘Common Use’ for each study to provide an at-a-glance description of what the test is for, presented in everyday language that patients will understand* Studies 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 studies 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* Unique coverage of laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensoryContent licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 1719640580Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 13: 9781719640589SUBSCRIPTION :Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates.Yearly auto-renewing payments- $58.99Six month auto-renewing payments - $39.99Three months auto-renewing payments - $29.99Payment will be charged to your mode of payment you select at confirmation of purchase.
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