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Publication Date: March 12, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0135074053 | ISBN-13: 978-0135074053 | Edition: 8

Organized alphabetically by test, this reference guide provides quick and reliable access to information on over 420 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. With additional information provided for each procedure and extensive nursing implications with client teaching material, this book is an invaluable resource for nursing students and professionals alike.

 

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Organized alphabetically by test, this reference guide provides quick and reliable access to information on over 420 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.  With additional information provided for each procedure and extensive nursing implications with client teaching material, this book is an invaluable resource for nursing students and professionals alike. Each test includes:

  • Reference values with guidelines for both adults and children
  • Description
  • Purpose
  • Clinical problems
  • Procedures
  • Factors affecting test results
  • Nursing implications with rationales for nursing actions
  • Client teaching
  • Drug effects

 

New to this edition:

  • Updated laboratory tests, including HIV, lipids, glucose, and cardiac tests.
  • New laboratory tests include cancer tumor markers, anthrax testing, apolipoproteins, and others.
  • New diagnostic tests include breast scintigraphy, oculovestibular reflex study, endometrial biopsy, electronystagmography, pericardiocentesis, peritoneal fluid analysis, endoscopic ultrasound, video capsule endoscopy (VCE) and others.
  • New laboratory and diagnostic tests in the Laboratory and Diagnostic Assessment of Body Functions section.
  • New drugs added to the Therapeutic Monitoring section.
  • New information about how test results differ between men and women.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 792 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (March 12, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0135074053
  • ISBN-13: 978-0135074053
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT REFRENCE GUIDE, November 15, 2009
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I am in nursing school...and have found that when the big ol textbook poorly explains the lab or diagnostic test...KEE explains it well and the rational and drug interaction is invaluable!!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great lab manual, June 12, 2010
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Had another lab manual for nursing school that was not very helpful. This one is great!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, November 1, 2010
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love the easy use. I find it very helpful with looking up values and causes for nursing classes. The alphabetizing is sooooooo nice!
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