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(More customer reviews)I just purchased the updated version of this book since mine has become very outdated since I graduated from nursing school seven years ago... This book does a great job of outlining the basics of what various tests are looking for, normal results, and what abnormal results could indicate. It also tells you pre-test and post- test nursing considerations. The book is divided into sections of laboratory tests and diagnostic tests, so you can easily flip to a section to find what you're looking for.
The book is better at lab tests; the informaiton on imaging studies and such isn't as helpful. For instance, a DEXAscan was not included in this version and I've had difficutly with other tests as well.
Overall, great reference material which I refer to often.
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Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications (7th Edition) Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications is designed to provide readers with the necessary information regarding laboratory and diagnostic tests and corresponding nursing implications. It gives quick, pertinent information about the tests, emphasizing the purposes, procedure and nursing implications with rationale. Laboratory Tests in alphabetical order. Diagnostic Tests in alphabetical order. Laboratory/Diagnostic Assessments of Body Function including 12 categories related to organ system and clinical conditions; each category contains numerous laboratory and diagnostic tests ordered to assist in the diagnosis of disease entities and to determine organ function. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM); the TDM section includes 120 drugs and their therapeutic range, peak time, and toxic level. School Nurse's Functions: Screening and Testing covers suggested assessment tools for the school nurse. Nursing Students and Professionals. For registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses in hospital settings, including specialty areas such as the ICU, emergency rooms, clinics, health care provider offices, and independent nursing practices.
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