Assessment & Diagnosis - Nursing, Laboratory Medicine, General & Miscellaneous - Nursing, Diagnosis
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Overview
Diagnostic Testing & Nursing Implications: A Case Study Approach offers a unique case study approach to help you keep current in the field of diagnostic and laboratory testing. Many new studies have been added to the fourth edition. A few of these new studies include transesophageal echocardiography, prostate specific antigen, C-peptide levels, and growth hormone stimulation test. New case studies address such topics as chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, tuberculosis, and growth hormone deficiency. Each diagnostic test may be read independently of the case study, which enables this text to be used for quick reference purposes. The 124 illustrations enhance the reader's understanding of diagnostic procedures. As you can see, the purpose of this book is to make the study of diagnostic and laboratory testing interesting, informative, and enjoyable!The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some two-color illustrations.
This book teaches nursing students how to use diagnostic tests in patient assessment and emphasizes their special role in the process. The book's body system organization, case studies with critical thinking questions, review questions, and a comprehensive practice test helps student nurses understand diagnostic testing and apply their knowledge to clinical circumstances.
Book Details
Published
November 1, 1993
Publisher
Mosby
Pages
560
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780801667794