Laboratory Diagnostic Tests vs Davis Lab and Diagnostic Tests

"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Davis's Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications, 11th Edition, supports nursing practice and clinical judgment better than any other manual! Written by a laboratory scientist and a nurse educator, this easy-to-read, 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. With a nursing focus and an emphasis on clinical judgment, this manual offers interpretive guidance on the reasons for each study, why it's important, and what it means for nurses and the care they provide. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by full name for fast reference. The integrated index allows quick searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. NEW TO THIS EDITION New & Updated! The latest information, diagnostic tests, terminology, and healthcare changes, with direct connections to nursing practice. Tab-like Labels highlight core lab and diagnostic studies commonly seen in clinical settings, plus a list of core studies added to the Critical Findings appendices. Point of Care Labels identify bedside-relevant studies for immediate clinical application. Clinical Judgment Focus: Sections on “Nursing Implications, Nursing Process, Clinical Judgment,” plus a clinical judgment icon and concluding “Clinical Judgment” statement for every test entry. Student Decision Making Model helps learners visualize clinical reasoning and critical thinking processes. Core Lab Study Labels identify 35 must-know, clinically significant tests. Potential Nursing Problems Tables present problems, symptoms, and nursing interventions. Reference Ranges include both conventional and SI units, with age, gender, and cultural considerations where applicable. Interfering Factors cover food, supplements, test timing, specimen handling, underlying conditions, and drugs that may affect test outcomes. KEY FEATURES Clinical Judgment Emphasis with focused sections and icons in every entry, supporting high-level nursing decisions & safe, effective care. Reinforced Learning with a “Clinical Judgment” statement at the end of each test to highlight key nursing takeaways. Student-Friendly Design including the “Student Decision Making Model” to boost understanding of critical thinking. Patient Education made easier with a “Common Use” section in every monograph, using simple, clear language patients will understand. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1719650306 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781719650304 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. Six months auto-renewing payments - $39.99 Three month auto-renewing payments - $29.99 Yearly auto-renewing payments- $59.99 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 Editor(s): Anne M. Van Leeuwen MA, BS, MT (ASCP); Mickey L. Bladh RN, MSN Publisher: F. A. Davis Company

Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this 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 search feature allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Key Features • Fast Find: Lab and Dx—The complete Lab & Diagnostic Test database • Searchable • Mobile and tablet friendly • “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 Try before you buy with a 14-day FREE trial. After that it's only $38.99/year for access and continuous content updates. Privacy Policy - https://www.fadavis.com/privacypolicy Terms of Service - https://www.fadavis.com/Termsofuse