during, and after a test. Adopt the best manual for your students -- the one that combines physiology and pre- and post-test nursing care! The newly redesigned 4th edition of Nurse's Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests combines background information and clinical applications data on hundreds of laboratory and diagnostic tests. WHAT'S NEW Expanded discussion of physiology as needed encourages critical thinking and will help students understand the results of laboratory and diagnostic tests and their implications for therapy Additional physiology diagrams Expanded explanation of critical laboratory values and nursing implications for care New two-color design clearly delineates background information and test monographs Highlighted critical values and nursing implications Revised index with extensive cross referencing facilitates effortless location of information KEY FEATURES Each test is covered in a single, integrated monograph with a description of the procedure, reference values (for adults, children, infants, in both conventional and SI units), indications, contraindications, nursing care before the test, the step-by-step procedure, and nursing care after the test Helps students understand the basis for a test, where problems can arise, and how to explain to patients what to watch out for; also allows students to know if a test is appropriate Organized by type of test with background physiology and pathophysiology presented for related test groups SI units are incorporated throughout the reference value tables for every test to which they are applicable

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