Diagnostic Testing and Nursing Implications

General guidelines for diagnostic and laboratory testing . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the cardiovascular system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the gastrointestinal system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the pulmonary system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the nervous system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the urinary system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the endocrine system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the reproductive system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the hematologic system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the skeletal system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of the immune system . Diagnostic studies used in the assessment of cancer . Diagnostic studies used in routine laboratory testing and miscellaneous testing . Comprehensive practice test . Questions . Answers . Appendixes . A. Alphabetical list of tests . B. List of tests by test type . C. Abbreviations for diagnostic and laboratory tests