Davis Lab and Diagnostic Tests

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 search feature allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification.
Key Features
Fast Find: Lab and DxThe complete Lab & Diagnostic Test database
Searchable
Mobile and tablet friendly
Potential Nursing Problems tables within many studies that present problems, signs and symptoms, and interventions related to the study
Common Use for each study to provide an at-a-glance description of what the test is for, presented in everyday language that patients will understand
Studies that focus on what you need to do before, during, and after each laboratory and diagnostic test, including
Patient Teaching
Detailed coverage of patient safety
Sensitivity to Social and Cultural Issues and Nutritional Considerations, where appropriate
Diagnostic imaging studies with explanations of the reasons for the test result
Pathophysiology information that explains why a lab test result is increased or decreased
Reference Ranges that are expressed in both conventional and SI units (with the SI unit conversion factor) and include age- and gender-specific variations when indicated and normal variations due to cultural considerations
Interfering Factors, including food, natural products, timing of test, handling of specimen, underlying patient conditions, and drugs that may interfere with the results of the test
Unique coverage of laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensory

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