Davis'S Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications (Davis'S Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications) (en Inglés)
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The information nurses need…when, where, and how they need it!Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this manual delivers all 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!An access code in new print texts unlocks Fast Find: Lab & Dx, the complete monograph library online, anytime, anywhere.New to this edition:- Thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated to reflect the most current information, terminology, and changes in healthcare.- Emphasis on Clinical Judgement with “Nursing Implications, Nursing Process, Clinical Judgement” section added to draw attention to the clinical judgment aspect of care.- Introduction of a Student Decision Making Model that helps learners visualize critical thinking and clinical judgement.- More than 15 new studies related to titles already presented, including salivary cortisol, 24-hour urine free cortisol; blood group genotyping; galectin -3, ST-2 soluble; sdLDL particles, LDL particle size, LDL particle number; Rh genotyping; 14-3-3 eta protein rheumatoid factor); sensitive troponin assays; and others.- New coverage of sensitive issues that nurses encounter in real-life practice such as patient decisions on childhood vaccinations, caring for victims of sexual assault, and how to describe maternal markers to screen to generic defects.- Coverage of implantable devices and wearable technologies.