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Now in its Eighth Edition, this leading comprehensive manual helps nurses deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. The book covers a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies that are delivered to varied patient populations in varied settings. Tests are grouped according to specimen and function/test type (e.g. blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and instructions for patient preparation and aftercare. Clinical Alerts highlight critical safety information.

Contents:

1: Diagnostic Testing
2: Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation
3: Urine Studies
4: Stool Studies
5: Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies
6: Chemistry Studies
7: Microbiologic Studies
8: Immunodiagnostic Studies
9: Nuclear Medicine Studies
10: X-Ray Studies
11: Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies
12: Endoscopic Studies
13: Ultrasound Studies
14: Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte Studies
15: Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being
16: Special Diagnostic, Special Specimen Collection and Postmortem Studies

Appendices:
A: Standard Precautions for Prevention and Control of Infections
B: Guidelines for Specimen Transport and Storage
C: Vitamins in Human Nutrition
D: Minerals in Human Nutrition
E: Effects of Drugs on Laboratory Tests
F: Examples of Forms

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ISBN-13: 9781451108743
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: May, 2010
Pages: 1344
Weight: 4g
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Subcategories: Nursing

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