Davis's Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications

Written by a laboratory scientist and a nurse educator, this easy-to-read, full-colour manual delivers all the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care—pre-test, intra-test, and post-test—with a unique focus on clinical judgment. Great for nursing school, you will use it constantly.“Best nursing lab book I've encountered. Definitely worth the money.”—Online ReviewerSupports nursing practice and clinical judgment better than any other manual! Written by a laboratory scientist and a nurse educator, this easy-to-read, full-color manual delivers all the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care—pre-test, intra-test, and post-test—with a unique focus on clinical judgment. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification.Explore more! An access code in new, print texts unlocks Fast Find: Lab & Dx, the complete monograph library online. New! “Core Lab Study” labels identifying 35 need-to-know, clinically significant laboratory studies New! “Nursing Implications, Nursing Process, Clinical Judgement” sections, and a “Clinical Judgment” statement at the end of every entry “Potential Nursing Problems” tables “Common Use” explanations for each monograph Coverage of patient teaching, patient safety, and “Sensitivity to Social and Cultural Issues” and “Nutritional Considerations,” where appropriate Diagnostic imaging monographs with explanations of the reasons for the test results Pathophysiology information that explains why a lab test result is increased or decreased Reference Ranges in both conventional and SI units (with the SI unit conversion factor) that include age- and gender-specific variations when indicated and normal variations due to cultural considerations Interfering Factors, including food, natural products, timing of test, handling of specimens, underlying patient conditions, and drugs that may interfere with the results of the test Laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensory Cross referencing of related lab and diagnostic tests in every monograph

Nursing-focused, this manual delivers all the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care—pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Best money I have spent in a LONG time. “I'm a nursing student and part of our clinical rotation was to write down our patient’s lab results and note on any abnormals why they were abnormal for my particular patient. This book lists out not just the normal levels, but what conditions can contribute to the high or low values. Sometimes it's pages and pages of possible reasons. This baby is a fantastic time saver for me.” - Online Reviewer Great for nursing school, you will use it constantly. “Best nursing lab book I've encountered. Definitely worth the money.” - Online Reviewer Accuracy. “Very useful in clinical settings. Easy to read! Love this book!” - Katrina, Online Reviewer The information nurses need…when, where, and how they need it! Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this full-color manual delivers all the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care—pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Explore MORE online! An access code in new print texts unlocks Fast Find: Lab & Dx, the complete study library online, anytime, anywhere.