Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications
Anne M. Van Leeuwen, Marijke Vroomen-Durning, Debra J. Poelhuis
"Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications, 3rd Edition"
F A Davis Co | English | 2009-01-15 | ISBN: 0803618263 | 1536 pages | PDF | 11,7 MB
This practical clinical reference can be used by nursing students at all levels as a textbook in theory classes for integrating laboratory and diagnostic data and in clinical settings as a quick reference. It guides the nurse in planning what needs to be assessed, monitored, treated, and taught regarding pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test care. All tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name, plus the comprehensive, integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease state or condition, organ system, specimen type, or test classification.
KEY FEATURES
Includes a review of how all the tests and procedures relate to body systems
"Specimen Type" includes the amount usually collected and, where appropriate, the type of collection tube or container commonly recommended
Reference Values" for each monograph include age-specific and gender-specific variations, lifespan and cultural considerations, and are given in conventional and standard international (SI) units
SI Conversion Factors" are provided for each reference value
Critical Values" of findings that may be life threatening or for which particular concern may be indicated are given along with age span considerations where applicable
"Nursing Implications and Procedure" provides an outline of pretest, intratest, and post-test concerns
The pretest section addresses the need to:
Obtain pertinent clinical, laboratory, dietary, and therapeutic history of the patient
Understand the interrelationship between various body systems
Anticipate and allay patient concerns or anxieties
The intratest section:
Can be used in a quality control assessment by the nurse
Specifies directions for specimen collection and test performance
Indicates precautions to be taken by the nurse and patient
The post-test section provides guidelines regarding:
Specific monitoring and therapeutic measures that should be performed after the procedure
Specific instructions for the patient such as when to resume usual diet, medications, and activity
Special counseling related to test outcomes
Guidelines for age-specific communication, influence of nutraceuticals on testing, and standard precautions are included as appendices
Whats New IN THIRD EDITION?
* New and expanded pathophysiology information, so you know why a lab test result is increased or decreased.
* New and expanded coverage of patient education and safety.
* More information for nursing subspecialties, including maternity, neurology, and sensory.
* New and revised coverage of interfering substances, especially those related to medication and nutraceuticals.
* Expanded cross referencing of related lab and diagnostic tests in every monograph.
* Revised and expanded Body System tables appendix now includes ocular diagnostic tests and nutrition-related lab tests.
* New heads highlight Sensitivity to Social and Cultural Issues and Nutritional Considerations for each test, where appropriate.
* New table on National Patient Safety Goals, correlating The Joint Commission s patient safety standards to laboratory and diagnostic test content specific to nurses.
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