Prentice Hall Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications Fifth Edition Current…   Detailed… Accessible… Organized alphabetically by tests, this reference pocket guide provides easy access to information on more than 500 laboratory and diagnostic tests. Information for every test includes:  

• reference values
• normal findings
• purposes
• clinical problems
• effects of medications on tests
• procedure
• factors affecting test results
• nursing implications
• client teaching

New to this edition:

• 30 laboratory and diagnostic tests, such as antisperm antibody test, breast cancer genetic testing, endoscopic ultrasound, and many more.
• Updated data for HIV tests, glucose results, Cardiac catheterization tests, mammography tests, nuclear scan tests, and many more.
• Health Problems with Laboratory and Diagnostic tests updated to present 40 frequently identified health problems.
• Updated screening and tests, including nurse’s role in educating and testing school children.

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