Focus on Adult Health’s Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests
This companion book to Focus on Adult Health: Medical-Surgical Nursing is a concise, portable, full-color handbook of hundreds of test results and their implications. The two-part presentation includes a review of specimen collection procedures followed by an alphabetical list of tests. Tests include important information about reference values, normal and abnormal values as well as associated nursing implications, interfering factors, and essential nursing considerations before, during, and after the test.
Introducing the perfect companion book to the highly acclaimed Focus on Adult Health: Medical-Surgical Nursing. This portable, full-color handbook provides a comprehensive review of hundreds of test results and their implications. Whether you are a nursing student or an experienced nurse, this handbook will be an invaluable resource for your daily practice.
A Convenient and User-Friendly Guide
One of the biggest challenges that nurses face is understanding and interpreting laboratory test results. This handbook aims to make the process easier by presenting the information in a clear and organized manner. The book is divided into two parts:
- A review of specimen collection procedures
- An alphabetical list of tests
In the first part, you will find a detailed guide on how to collect various specimens for laboratory testing. This includes instructions on the proper collection techniques, handling, and storage of samples. As a nurse, it is important to understand these procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
The second part of the handbook is a comprehensive list of laboratory tests. Each test includes important information such as reference values, normal and abnormal results, and the associated nursing implications. The book also provides information on interfering factors that may affect the test results, as well as essential nursing considerations before, during, and after the test.
A Highly Recommended Resource
One of the reasons why this handbook is highly recommended is its user-friendly format. The pages are consistently formatted and easy to navigate, making it a breeze to find the information you need. The pages also stay open while lying on a flat surface, enabling you to read and refer to the handbook without any hassle.
Additionally, the handbook is portable and compact, making it easy to carry around with you wherever you go. Whether you are working in a hospital, clinic, or community setting, you can rely on this handbook to provide you with the information you need at your fingertips.
Reviews from Experts in the Field
“This concise handbook is consistently formatted and easy to use; the pages turn easily and it will stay open while lying on a flat surface.” – Louise T. Robley, MS, BSN, RN-BC (University of Oklahoma College of Nursing)
Invaluable Features
In addition to the comprehensive review of test results, this handbook also includes other valuable features:
- An eBook version is available for those who prefer digital formats. With 576 pages, the eBook is a portable digital resource that you can access from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (January 30, 2012)
- The book is written in English, ensuring that it is easily accessible to a wide range of healthcare professionals.
- ISBN-10: 1451173180
- ISBN-13: 978-1451173185
- eText ISBN: 9781451175424
Order Your Copy Today
To enhance your nursing practice and expand your knowledge of laboratory tests, order your copy of this indispensable handbook today. Whether you are a student, a new graduate, or an experienced nurse, this book will provide you with the necessary tools to interpret and apply laboratory test results in your everyday practice.
Product Details
- : 576 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (January 30, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1451173180
- ISBN-13: 978-1451173185
- ISBN-13: 9781451173185
- eText ISBN: 9781451175424