Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests: A Pocket Guide

By Mary Ellen McMorrow, Louise M. Malarkey EdD RN, Mary Ellen McMorrow EdD RN CCRN APN

Created to accommodate nurses' timeconstraints, this portable resource offers quick access to essential information. Its clear format concisely presents all of the most commonly used laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. This reference features an alphabetical organization; a summary of 400 tests and their nursing implications before, during, and after the procedure; normal and abnormal test values for neonates, children, adults, and older adults; complication alerts; quality control; client education guidelines; assistance in coordinating schedules for tests and preparing patients for procedures; and much more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721673031
• ISBN13: 9780721673035
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 383 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.4" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book Reference For Any Healthcare Professional

This is an excellent book to use if your fresh out of med school, pa school, or nursing school. The book is easy to read and gives excellent info that will aid in diagnosis. Again excellent ref. book for healthcare professionals trying to understand lab values or which labs to order for a patient etc. Did I mention it's a pocket guide too!!