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

"Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications is an authoritative and practical handbook offering quick reference for nurses in clinical settings, and nursing students alike. Written by nursing, clinical laboratory, and radiology specialists, monographs guide users through assessment, monitoring and teaching at each stage of care, including pre-test requirements, intra-test procedures, and post-test care."--Provided by publisher. Read more... "The information nurses need{u2026}when, where, and how they need it! Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this handbook delivers 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. Includes {u2018}Common Use{u2019} 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{u2026} '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 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; and 'Body System' appendix that includes therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology as well as nutrition-related lab tests"--Provided by publisher Inside Front Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication About This Book Preface Reviewers Contents Monographs System Tables Appendix A Patient Preparation and Specimen Collection Appendix B Laboratory Critical Findings Appendix C Index BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube Guide.