Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests: With Nursing Implications, 2nd Edition

by Anne M. Van Leeuwen, Todd R. Kranpitz, Lynette S. Smith

This handbook puts the comprehensive experience of nursing, clinical laboratory, and radiology specialists at your fingertips. In this updated edition of the reference originally co-authored by Zoanne Schnell, this team of authors guides you in assessing, monitoring, and teaching at each stage of care, including pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test care.
All tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for ease of location, plus the comprehensive, integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease state or condition, organ system, specimen type, or test classification.
Use this practical handbook as a quick reference if you are a nursing student in clinical courses or a nurse in a clinical setting.

Genres: Nursing, Reference, Textbooks, Medical

1568 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

Reviews

[Julia Wood]

QY 39 V217d 2015

[roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

required reading and a great referance. Full of rationals and has been very effective in answering all my questions about patients this year.