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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.
Data sheet
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
Reference: 37894
Author: Penny Leake
