Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures

ANNOTATION

The book contains no figures.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Over 900 tests help you reach a diagnosis! The new fourth edition of Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures is the most complete reference of its kind. Part One consists of a unique alphabetical list of more than 600 diseases, conditions, and symptoms, paired with the tests and procedures commonly used to rule out or confirm each condition. Part Two represents an up-to-date, concise, complete compilation of virtually every laboratory and diagnostic test available to clinicians today.

FROM THE CRITICS

Anne G. Perry

This book is designed as a reference for laboratory and diagnostic tests. It is clearly organized and includes indications for the use of the tests, reference standards, and interfering factors, to name a few. It is expected that the nurse/examiner uses standard precautions when collecting specimens. This two-part text has two specific purposes: to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of clients with specific disease processes and to provide a concise, comprehensive reference about the specific diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures selected for client management. This is a practical, easy-to-use text. Tables, appendixes, and an inclusive indexing of diagnostic and laboratory tests achieve this book's purpose. Targeted for practicing nurses and other healthcare professionals and students within these fields, this book is appropriate for primary, acute, and restorative healthcare settings. Positive features include the alphabetical listing (in part two) of the tests; it is well indexed and has multiple tables, which enhance the narrative. A strong feature is the inclusion of risks, preparation of the client, postprocedure care, client education factors affecting test results, and test-specific bibliography. There is also a listing of general reference manuals at the beginning of the text. This laboratory book is a good clinical reference for the student or practicing professional in nursing or related health fields. This clear, concise diagnostic and laboratory test reference enables healthcare professionals to incorporate the test and its implications into the plan of care for their clients. The design of this text encourages the professional to use client teaching in allhealthcare settings.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Anne G. Perry, EdD, RN (St. Louis University School of Nursing)Description: This book is designed as a reference for laboratory and diagnostic tests. It is clearly organized and includes indications for the use of the tests, reference standards, and interfering factors, to name a few. It is expected that the nurse/examiner uses standard precautions when collecting specimens. Purpose: This two-part text has two specific purposes: to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of clients with specific disease processes and to provide a concise, comprehensive reference about the specific diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures selected for client management. This is a practical, easy-to-use text. Tables, appendixes, and an inclusive indexing of diagnostic and laboratory tests achieve this book's purpose. Audience: Targeted for practicing nurses and other healthcare professionals and students within these fields, this book is appropriate for primary, acute, and restorative healthcare settings. Features: Positive features include the alphabetical listing (in part two) of the tests; it is well indexed and has multiple tables, which enhance the narrative. A strong feature is the inclusion of risks, preparation of the client, postprocedure care, client education factors affecting test results, and test-specific bibliography. There is also a listing of general reference manuals at the beginning of the text. Assessment: This laboratory book is a good clinical reference for the student or practicing professional in nursing or related health fields. This clear, concise diagnostic and laboratory test reference enables healthcare professionals to incorporate the test and its implications into the plan of care for their clients. The design of this text encourages the professional to use client teaching in all healthcare settings.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

ACCREDITATION

Cynthia Chernecky, PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Department of Adult Health, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA; and Barbara J. Berger, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing, University Hospitals Health Systems, Bedford Medical Center, Bedford, OH