Nursing Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests: A Comprehensive Handbook

By Anne M. Van Leeuwen and Mickey L. Bladh, this revised sixth edition provides nurses with the essential information they need, when they need it, to deliver high-quality patient care.

Easy-to-Read and Nursing-Focused

This handbook is designed to help nurses understand how laboratory and diagnostic tests work, interpret their results, and provide exceptional care to their patients – pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. The user-friendly layout and easy-to-read format make it an invaluable resource for nurses at any level.

Quick Reference Made Easy

Returns are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference, and the integrated index allows fast searches by:

• Abbreviation
• Synonym
• Disease/disorder
• Specimen type
• Test classification

Body Systems Appendix: A Valuable Resource

In addition to the comprehensive test listings, the Body Systems Appendix provides a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system, as well as nutrition-related lab tests.

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Publication Details:

• ISBN-13: 9780803644052
• Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
• Publication Date: February 1, 2015
• Edition: 6
• Pages: 1824