Pearson’s Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests: A Comprehensive Guide for Nursing Professionals

Authored by Joyce LeFever Kee, the Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications, Seventh Edition is a valuable resource for nursing professionals, providing essential information on commonly ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests. This comprehensive guide covers the purposes, procedures, and clinical problems associated with disease entities, as well as drugs related to abnormal test results, and emphasizes nursing implications and client teaching.

The handbook offers quick and pertinent information on reference values for children, adults, and the elderly, making it an indispensable resource for nursing students and professionals working in various clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and independent nursing practices.

As a pocket-sized handbook, it is easily portable and accessible, making it an ideal reference for:

• Students in nursing and non-nursing programs, including medical technology programs, baccalaureate and nursing programs, associate degree programs, diploma programs, and practical nursing programs.
• Nurse practitioners, registered nurses, student nurses, and licensed practical nurses working in hospital settings, including specialty areas such as intensive care units, maternity, pediatrics, emergency rooms, clinics, health care provider offices, and independent nursing practices.

With 720 pages of comprehensive information, this seventh edition is a valuable addition to any nursing professional’s library.

Product Details:

Format: Paperback

Pages: 720

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Edition: 7

Publication Date: July 11, 2012

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0133028623

ISBN-13: 978-0133028621

eText ISBN: 9780133463767