Saunders nursing guide to laboratory and diagnostic tests

This complete lab book contains the latest information on testing organized alphabetically for quick reference.. It is both student-friendly and provides great information for practicing nurses.. Significance of Test Results sections list the diseases and disorders that are associated with abnormal findings and Test Result Indications sections list the possible clinical significance ofabnormal findings.. Tests are presented in a format that emphasizes the nurse's role, and includes Basics the Nurse Needs to Know and Nursing Care.. The clinical purpose of each test is identified, and how each test is performed is clearly explained.. A pronunciation guide for the name of each test helps with difficult terminology. ÍNDICE: Part I: Nursing Responsibilities in Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures 1. The Nursing Role 2. Specimen Collection Procedures Part II: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures Individual Tests are Presented Here in Alphabetical Order Appendixes A. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring B. Toxic Substances C. Abbreviations Associated with Laboratory Tests D. Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests for Frequently Occurring Medical Diagnoses Bibliography Index

• ISBN: 978-1-4377-2712-8
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 738
• Fecha Publicación: 13/12/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés