Nurse's Manual of Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures

This exceptionally comprehensive text makes it easy to find the information you need on the full range of laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures encountered in nursing! A body system organization affords you a more user-friendly alternative to the alphabetical and laboratory-area approaches used in other references. A consistent presentation offers convenient referral to background information, the significance of normal/abnormal test results, and appropriate nursing care of the patient for each test and procedure. Quality control guidelines address procedural issues that affect the accuracy of test results. Normal values are highlighted in special boxes for easy identification. For each test and procedure, these values are listed in both conventional measures and Systeme International (SI) units. Where relevant, these values provide variations for gender and age, including children and older adults. Unique potential complications tables address complications and related nursing assessments for more complex procedures like cardiac catherization and liver biopsy. Critical thinking margin notes call your attention to the individuality of patients and the specific issues and nursing care considerations that apply to each situation. Outstanding two-color artwork vividly illustrates all concepts and techniques. From the basics, such as CBC, urinalysis, and CT scans, to more complex procedures used in specialty areas - including ERCP, cardiocentesis, cardiac stress tests, and endocrine tests - you'll know exactly what to do... and what the results mean.