Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnoses (7th Edition) [Paperback]

Jane V. Corbett (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0131597000 | ISBN-13: 978-0131597006 | Publication Date: August 9, 2007 | Edition: 7

Written by a highly respected author in the lab and diagnostic test field, this reference explains in detail the clinical significance of tests and diagnostic procedures. Its comprehensive coverage is augmented by a strong emphasis on nursing care as applied to lab and diagnostic tests, and on the relationship between nursing diagnoses and nursing care. Both scholarly and practical, it is ideal for use in both classroom and clinical settings. Each chapter is organized as an independent study unit—complete with objectives, an organizing theme with background information (called an expository organizer), and test questions.

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Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnoses

 

7^th edition

 

Jane Vincent Corbett

 

This well-respected resource details the clinical significance of tests and diagnostic procedures.  A strong emphasis on nursing process as applied to lab and diagnostic tests and on the relationship between nursing diagnoses and nursing care makes it a valuable resource for both nurses and nursing students.  Each chapter can be used alone as an independent study unit–with objectives, an organizing theme with background information (called an expository organizer), and test questions. 

 

New to the Seventh Edition

• The latest breakthroughs in diagnostic testing and treatment modalities
• Laboratory data updates such as "Rapid tests" as point of care testing
• Updated guidelines and diagnostic procedures for genetic testing, and expanded information on uses of CT, MRI, PET, and fusion scans
• 300 new references with continued emphasis on evidence-based practice, including 40 references that focus on guidelines from many professional organizations

 

 

Key Features

• Focus on the Nurse explains how lab tests are used in nursing care and the nurse’s role for diagnostic procedures
• Chapters grouped by types of tests with objectives and review questions
• Reference values and wide range of examples of use for entire life span and in a variety of settings
• Current NANDA nursing diagnoses with specific nursing interventions for each test and procedure
• Medical diagnoses and medical interventions with discussion of usual medical intervention for  particular sets of circumstances

 

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LeMone/Burke, Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care, 4^rd Ed. (0-13-171308-6)

Berman, et al., Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice, 8^th Ed. (0-13-171468-6)

Wilson/Shannon/Shields/Stang, Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Guide (0-13-235200-1)

 

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ISBN-13: 978-0-13-159700-6

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This sixth edition continues to focus on how nurses can use data from laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures to plan nursing care. One of the strengths of the new edition is an emphasis on evidence-based practice. The extensive reference list for each chapter supports the "best practice" approach based on current literature in the field. Although much has changed in health care since the first edition of this book in 1982, many tests remain the same and some now have expanded use. These new uses are discussed and compared with the past to provide the reader with a historical perspective. Also, for this edition a few old tests were deleted and over 20 new ones added. As before, examples of clinical significance and reference values cover the entire life span from newborns to aged. Two chapters (Chapter 18 and 28) are devoted to the pregnant client.

Related tests or procedures are grouped so that common nursing diagnoses can be highlighted. The nursing diagnoses presented in this book are not meant to be used in cookbook form. The nurse can read about the test and possible nursing diagnoses but then must evaluate the actual clinical situation and apply what seems appropriate. The purpose of this book is to make nurses think more, not less. The case studies in Part II give the reader an opportunity to practice interpreting lab data to formulate nursing diagnoses.

As health care becomes more and more technical, the multitude of diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests continues to grow. Nurses can become dazzled by the technical details and discouraged about keeping pace with these advances. This book is based on the belief that the nurse's role in relation to diagnostic testing should continue to focus on the human element. Professional nurses are involved in health teaching, client preparation, and assessment for adverse reactions to diagnostic procedures. The pathophysiologic conditions that cause altered laboratory values are explained in an easy-to-understand format. A discussion of usual medical intervention for a particular set of circumstances is included to show how nursing use is related to and yet different from medical use of laboratory data. The independent role of the nurse is emphasized throughout.

Each chapter of this book is organized as- an independent study unit complete with objectives, an organizing theme with background information (called an expository organizer), and test questions. The organization and content of the chapters are based on research conducted by the author (Corbett, 1985; Corbett & LaBorde, 1994; Corbett, 1997). This book, meant to be both scholarly and practical, is intended for use in both the academic and the clinical setting. For example:

1. Undergraduate and graduate nursing students can use the book as a textbook in theory classes that integrate laboratory data as one aspect of nursing care.
2. Practicing nurses can use the book to update themselves in specific areas. The content in this book has been used extensively for continuing education courses for RNs.
3. Nurses in clinical settings can use the book as a quick reference. By consulting the index or the listing for each chapter, the nurse can retrieve information about one specific test.

It is intellectually challenging to broaden one's knowledge in a field, and in nursing we often have the added benefit of seeing that our increased knowledge is of direct benefit to the client. My enthusiasm and sense of purpose in writing this book stem from my belief that students and practicing nurses will be able to use the practical information in the book to improve the care of many clients. I hope the reader finds the book informative, interesting, and useful in the practice of nursing.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 816 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (August 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131597000
• ISBN-13: 978-0131597006
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful for Research, May 11, 2006

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P. L. Rogers "Future R.N." (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnoses (6th Edition) (Paperback)

I am a Junior nursing student and found this book extremely useful. I used this extensively when working on assigned case studies and as an overall reference tool to help me understand the importance of RBC counts, WBC counts, etc and their effects on the body.

The book is both easy to read and laid out well so that you can find what you need quickly.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Terrible!, March 19, 2009

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Melissa - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnoses (7th Edition) (Paperback)

This book was on my list of required books for me to buy for my first year in the nursing program. I did not like the format of the book and I found it to be a little confusing. I did like the fact that it contained nursing diagnoses with each lab test but other than that, it was not very helpful to me.

2.0 out of 5 stars YUCK!, October 6, 2011

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This review is from: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnoses (7th Edition) (Paperback)

I was required to buy this book when I started nursing school last year. It was fine for the minute things we needed to look up in Fundamentals but it is not fine now! It contains very little pertinent information & what it does contain is so condensed that it is not helpful. It also doesn't do a very good job of relating the lab tests to particular disorders/diseases. I just ordered a different book & I will be getting rid of this one. I have a classmate that is getting a different book as well because this book isn't helpful to her either.