Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures With Nursing Diagnoses

by Jane V. Corbett

For undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Laboratory Tests, Medical Surgical Nursing, and Lab and Diagnosis. Written by a highly respected author in the lab and diagnostic test field, this text/reference explains in detail the clinical significance of tests and diagnostic procedures. Its comprehensive coverage is augmented by a strong emphasis on nursing care as applied to lab and diagnostic tests, and on the relationship between nursing diagnoses and nursing care. Both scholarly and practical, it is ideal for use in both classroom and clinical settings. Each chapter is organized as an independent study unit -- complete with objectives, an organizing theme with background information (called an expository organizer), and test questions.

Features:

Udated references New tables Greater emphasis on how nurses use lab data in practice More emphasis on tests done by "point of care" testing in community or home setting. More emphasis on citing of nursing research studies Shows how nurses use lab data The independent role of the nurse is emphasized throughout Grouping of related tests or procedures with common nursing diagnoses highlighted Provides a wide range of examples; includes all age groups (newborn to the aged) from a variety of practice settings Current NANDA nursing diagnoses; with specific nursing interventions for each test and procedure Medical diagnoses and medical interventions are discussed when that information is pertinent to the nurse who may be assisting with treatment. Includes a discussion of usual medical intervention for a particular set of circumstances Extensive reference list for each chapter with a strong focus on current nursing literature that emphasizes research

750 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982