This reference provides information about specific laboratory and diagnostic tests in a format focused on the needs of nurses providing care and pre- and post-test teaching for clients and families. Implications are included to assist the nurse in understanding the purpose of a test and to focus on the learning needs of the client/patient and family.
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Pearson Education Limited
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Höhe: 230 mm
Breite: 175 mm
Dicke: 30 mm
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978-0-8385-1373-6 (9780838513736)
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Part I. Multisystem Screening Tests. Blood Chemistry Screen. Haematology Screen. Coagulation Screen. Urinalysis Screen: Urinalysis Routine. Part II. Diagnosis of Infectious Disease. Identification of Causative Organisms and Foreign/Harmful Agents. Infectious and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Part III. Laboratory Tests of Specific Body Systems. The Endocrine System. The Renal System. The Gastrointestinal System. Respiratory System. The Cardiovascular System. Collagen-Vascular Diseases or Syndromes. The Haematologic System. The Neurologic System. The Reproductive System. Tests to Monitor Cancer: Tumour Markers. Diagnostic Testing. Analysis of Therapeutic and Toxic Substances.