Focus on Adult Health’s Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests (Original PDF from Publisher)

A Comprehensive Guide to Nursing Implications and Test Results

Complementing the comprehensive coverage of “Focus on Adult Health: Medical-Surgical Nursing,” this companion handbook offers an invaluable resource for nurses at the bedside. This compact and colorful guide distills essential knowledge of hundreds of test results, empowering nurses to interpret findings and make informed clinical decisions.

Delving into Test Results and Implications

The handbook adopts a meticulous two-part structure. The first part meticulously reviews specimen collection procedures, ensuring nurses are equipped with the proper techniques to obtain accurate samples. The second part presents an exhaustive alphabetical listing of tests, encompassing a wide range of clinical scenarios.

Each test entry is meticulously crafted to provide nurses with crucial information, including:

1. Reference Values: A clear delineation of normal values, aiding nurses in identifying deviations that may indicate potential health concerns.

2. Normal and Abnormal Values: A concise summary of values that fall within expected ranges and those that suggest abnormalities, providing a quick reference for assessment.

3. Nursing Implications: In-depth insights into the significance of abnormal test results, empowering nurses to develop appropriate interventions and provide effective patient care.

4. Interfering Factors: A comprehensive list of factors that can influence test results, such as medications, diet, or specimen handling, helping nurses interpret findings with accuracy.

5. Essential Nursing Considerations: A detailed outline of critical nursing responsibilities before, during, and after testing procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimizing test outcomes.

Exceptional User Experience

This concise handbook is meticulously designed for ease of use. Its consistent formatting allows nurses to navigate quickly and effortlessly, while its durable binding and flexible pages ensure it remains open on flat surfaces for convenient referencing.

The intuitive organization and comprehensive coverage make this handbook an indispensable tool for nurses in all settings. Its portability and durable construction make it a constant companion at the bedside, providing instant access to vital information.

Unveiling the Value

“This concise handbook is consistently formatted and easy to use; the pages turn easily and it will stay open while lying on a flat surface.”

• Doody’s Reviews

“an indispensable tool for nurses in all settings”

• Louise T. Robley, MS, BSN, RN-BC(University of Oklahoma College of Nursing)