Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications 6.0.2

Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications Publisher's Description

Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications powered by Skyscape Author(s): Zoanne Schnell, RN, PhD, Anne M. Van Leeuwen, MA, BS, MT(ASCP) & Todd R. Kranpitz, MS, BS, NMT, ARRT Publisher: F.A. Davis Company This practical clinical reference can be used by nursing students at all levels as a textbook in theory classes for integrating laboratory and diagnostic data and in clinical settings as a quick reference. It guides the nurse in planning what needs to be assessed, monitored, treated, and taught regarding pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test care. All tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name, plus the comprehensive, integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease state or condition, organ system, specimen type, or test classification. KEY FEATURES Includes a review of how all the tests and procedures relate to body systems "Specimen Type" includes the amount usually collected and, where appropriate, the type of collection tube or container commonly recommended Reference Values" for each monograph include age-specific and gender-specific variations, lifespan and cultural considerations, and are given in conventional and standard international (SI) units SI Conversion Factors" are provided for each reference value Critical Values" of findings that may be life threatening or for which particular concern may be indicated are given along with age span considerations where applicable "Nursing Implications and Procedure" provides an outline of pretest, intratest, and post-test concerns The pretest section addresses the need to: Obtain pertinent clinical, laboratory, dietary, and therapeutic history of the patient Understand the interrelationship between various body systems Anticipate and allay patient concerns or anxieties The intratest section: Can be used in a quality control assessment by the nurse Specifies directions for specimen collection and test performance Indicates precautions to be taken by the nurse and patient The post-test section provides guidelines regarding: Specific monitoring and therapeutic measures that should be performed after the procedure Specific instructions for the patient such as when to resume usual diet, medications, and activity Special counseling related to test outcomes Guidelines for age-specific communication, influence of nutraceuticals on testing, and standard precautions are included as appendices With Skyscape's patented smARTlink™ technology, RNDxTests™ can easily cross-index with other clinical and drug prescription products from Skyscape to provide a powerful and integrated source of information that you can carry with you wherever you go!