{"product_id":"saunders-nursing-guide-to-laboratory-louise-m-malarkey-9781437727128","title":"Saunders Nursing Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests","description":". This complete lab book contains the latest information on testing organized alphabetically for quick reference. \u003cbr\u003e. It is both student-friendly and provides great information for practicing nurses. \u003cbr\u003e. Significance of Test Results sections list the diseases and disorders that are associated with abnormal findings and Test Result Indications sections list the possible clinical significance of abnormal findings. \u003cbr\u003e. Tests are presented in a format that emphasizes the nurse's role, and includes Basics the Nurse Needs to Know and Nursing Care. \u003cbr\u003e. The clinical purpose of each test is identified, and how each test is performed is clearly explained. \u003cbr\u003e. A pronunciation guide for the name of each test helps with difficult terminology.\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlphabetical organization\u003c\/b\u003e of the laboratory tests (featuring alphabetical thumb tabs) makes every test easy to find.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlso Called\u003c\/i\u003e sections\u003c\/b\u003e feature synonyms and abbreviations that help you identify specific tests.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurpose of the Test\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e states the indications of each test.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasics the Nurse Needs to Know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e offers an explanation of each test in clear, simple language.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNormal Values\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in standard and SI units include variations for gender and age, where relevant.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the Test is Done\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e succinctly describes how each test is performed. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignificance of Test Results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e list the diseases and disorders that are associated with abnormal findings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterfering Factors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e list the factors, such as drugs, herbs, and improper specimen collection and handling, that inadvertently affect test results.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNursing Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into Pretest, During the Test, and Posttest, listing in detail what the nurse does in the testing process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNursing Response to Critical Values\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNursing Response to Complications\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e detail what you should be alert for before, during, and after the test and how to manage dangerous situations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplicit incorporation of nursing concerns\u003c\/b\u003e related to lab tests can only be found in this lab book. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 50 new and updated pieces of art\u003c\/b\u003e highlight how results are interpreted, what equipment is used, and how various techniques are performed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 20 new tests\u003c\/b\u003e prepare you for the types of tests you will encounter during your clinical experience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatient Teaching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e icons\u003c\/b\u003e make crucial nursing content easy to find.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Student Resources on Evolve\u003c\/b\u003e feature a variety of supplemental learning tools.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSkills materials\u003c\/b\u003e, including skills checklists, PDFs of skills, and brief skills video clips, help you master specimen collection and basic diagnostic procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatient handouts\u003c\/b\u003e provide practical, useable materials to make your clinical experience easier.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio pronunciations\u003c\/b\u003e simplify the process of learning difficult terminology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Louise M. 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