| Description |
xiii, 674 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Sect. I. Laboratory Tests -- Ch. 1. Hematology and Test of Hematopoietic Function -- Ch. 2. Hemostasis and Tests of Hemostatic Functions -- Ch. 3. Immunology and Immunologic Testing -- Ch. 4. Immunohematology and Blood Banking -- Ch. 5. Blood Chemistry -- Ch. 6. Studies of Urine -- Ch. 7. Sputum Analysis -- Ch. 8. Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis -- Ch. 9. Analysis of Effusions -- Ch. 10. Amniotic Fluid Analysis -- Ch. 11. Semen Analysis -- Ch. 12. Analysis of Gastric and Duodenal Secretions -- Ch. 13. Fecal Analysis -- Ch. 14. Analysis of Cells and Tissues -- Ch. 15. Culture and Sensitivity Tests -- Sect. II. Diagnostic Tests and Procedures -- Ch. 16. Endoscopic Studies -- Ch. 17. Radiologic Studies -- Ch. 18. Radiologic Angiography Studies -- Ch. 19. Ultrasound Studies -- Ch. 20. Nuclear Scan and Laboratory Studies -- Ch. 21. Non-Nuclear Scan Studies -- Ch. 22. Manometric Studies -- Ch. 23. Electrophysiologic Studies -- Ch. 24. Studies of Specific Organs or Systems -- Ch. 25. Skin Tests -- App. I. Obtaining Various Types of Blood Specimens -- App. II. Obtaining Various Types of Urine Specimens -- App. III. Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals -- App. IV. Units of Measurement (Including SI Units) -- App. V. Profile or Panel Groupings and Laboratory Tests -- App. VI. Nursing Care Plan for Individuals Experiencing Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing |
| Summary |
This manual contains comprehensive information on laboratory and diagnostic tests in a quick-retrieval format with a strong focus on nursing care before, during, and after each test |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Nurse's manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests. 3rd ed. / Juanita Watson, Marie S. Jaffe. 1995 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Diagnosis, Laboratory -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Diagnosis.
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Nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques.
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques.
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| Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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Handbook.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Watson, Juanita, 1946-
Nurse's manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests
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| LC no. |
98050920 |
| ISBN |
0803610556 paperback |
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0803611331 |
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