Illustrations on end pages. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"This Nursing-focused handbook delivers information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient careāpre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests.. --adapted from Amazon.
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