The information nurses need...when, where, and how they need it Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this handbook delivers all of the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care--pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests. Explore MORE online at DavisPlus Redeem the Plus Code inside new, printed texts to unlock your Student Resources, including the new, Davis's Lab & Dx Tests Monograph Library, all of the monographs in the book, Davis Digital Version, your complete text online, and other valuable resources.

Includes index.

About This Book -- Preface -- Reviewers -- Monographs -- System Tables -- Appendices -- In-Book -- Laboratory Critical Findings -- Diagnostic Critical Findings -- Patient Preparation and Specimen Collection -- Online at DavisPlus -- Potential Nursing Diagnoses Associated With Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing -- Guidelines for Age-Specific Communication -- Transfusion Reactions: Laboratory Findings and Potential Nursing Interventions -- Introduction to CLIA -- Effects of Natural Products on Laboratory Values -- Standard and Universal Precautions -- Bibliography.