A manual of laboratory diagnostic tests.

Philadelphia : Lippincott, 1984., 1984. Very Good. 2nd ed. ; xii, 898 p. : ill. ; 22 cm ; ISBN: 0397544294; 9780397544295 ; LCCN: 83-9356 ; OCLC: 9464332 ; stiff paper wrappers ; "...this leading comprehensive manual helps nurses deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. The book covers a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies that are delivered to varied patient populations in varied settings. Tests are grouped according to specimen and function/test type (e.g. bloo d, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation..." ; Contents : Diagnostic -- Diagnostic Testing -- Elements of Safe Effective -- Patient Monitoring -- Hematology and Coagulation -- Urine Studies -- Stool Studies -- Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies -- Endoscopic Studies -- Ultrasound Studies -- Pulmonary Function Arterial Blood Gases ABGs and Electrolyte Studies -- Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal WellBeing -- Special Diagnostic Special Specimen Collection and Postmortem Studies -- APPENDICES -- A Standard Precautions for Prevention and Control of Infection -- B Guidelines for Specimen Transport and Storage -- Chemistry Studies -- Microbiologic Studies -- Immunodiagnostic Studies -- Nuclear Medicine Studies -- XRay Studies -- Cytologic Histologic and Genetic Studies -- Vitamins in Human Nutrition -- Minerals in Human Nutrition -- E Effects of Drugs on Laboratory Test s Blood Whole Plasma Serum Stool and Urine -- F Examples of Forms -- Index ; underlining on pg 274 nd 315, else VG