This streamlined and portable reference provides an alphabetical listing of common lab and diagnostic tests, plus related nursing interventions...all in a consistent, rapid-access format!

• A standardized model for each test includes indications, reference values, clinical implications, procedural guidance, and nursing interventions to help you apply the nursing process to patient care.
• Clinical Alerts appearing throughout the text highlight lifesaving in formation.
• The inclusion of critical lab values, abnormal procedural findings that demand immediate attention, possible risks of testing, adverse outcomes, and contraindications help you keep patients safe.

• The addition of ten new tests expands your knowledge.
• Extensive revisions of coagulation studies, diabetes testing, hormone assays, and newborn screening panels keep you current.
• Changes in terminology, mstrumentation, equipment, regulations, and diagnostic guidelines put the latest information at your fingertips.
• More information on documentation, misinterpretation of tests. pnvacy, confidentiality, and security keeps safety in the forefront.