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.
- About This Book
- Preface
- Monographs
- System Tables
- Appendices
- Patient Preparation and Specimen Collection
- Potential Nursing Diagnoses Associated with Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing
- Guidelines for Age-Specific Communication
- Transfusion Reactions: Laboratory Findings and Potential Nursing Interventions
- Introduction to CLIA
- Effects of Natural Products on Laboratory Values
- Standard and Universal Precautions
- Laboratory Critical Findings
- Diagnostic Critical Findings
- Bibliography
- Index
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!
New to this edition
- 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.
About the Authors
- Anne M. Van Leeuwen, MA, BS, MT (ASCP), Technical Supervisor, Yuma Operations, Sonora Quest Laboratories, Yuma, Arizona.
- Debra J. Poelhuis-Leth, MS, RT (R)(M), Director, Radiography Program, Montgomery County Community College, Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
- Mickey L. Bladh, RN, MSN, Coordinator, Nurse Educator, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, California.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 1563 pages
- Publisher: F.A. Davis Company; 4 edition (January 18, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0803623046
- ISBN-13: 978-0803623040
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.9 inches
List Price: $47.95