Nurses' Guide to Understanding Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests [Paperback - Used]

Every nursing professional should be able to understand and interpret the most commonly used diagnostic procedures -- every nurse should own this book! This helpful text explains every relevant aspect of laboratory and diagnostic testing, enabling the reader to provide the best and most complete patient care. Coverage includes: primary and other commonly used test names; test descriptions, including relevant anatomy and physiology, indications and the test's theoretical basis; normal values; abnormal values; possible meanings of abnormal values; contributing factors to abnormal values; contraindications; pre-test nursing care; procedures; and post-test nursing care. The text also provides three appendices consisting of drug references and common test groupings; a bibliography of sources used; and a comprehensive listing of all test names and abbreviations. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780781718349 ISBN10: 0781718341 Contributors: Wilson, Denise D.,

Title: Nurses' Guide to Understanding Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests ISBN10: 0781718341 EAN: 9780781718349 Genre: MEDICAL / Nursing / Fundamentals & Skills Author: Wilson, Denise D.; Wilson CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.