Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Everything you need to know to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. The information nurses need…when, where, and how they need it! . Description Davis's 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 tests KEY 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 sensory Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 1719640580 Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 13: 9781719640589 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access and continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $58.99 Six month auto-renewing payments - $39.99 Three months auto-renewing payments - $29.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Anne M. Van Leeuwen MA, BS, MT (ASCP); Mickey L. Bladh RN, MSN Publisher: F. A. Davis Company