Publisher's Synopsis
LAB VALUES FOR NURSES
The need for medical practitioners to understand the importance of laboratory tests in medical decision-making cannot be overemphasized. Nurses and doctors will always come across different laboratory results in their practice, and these results are interpreted based on their knowledge of the various normal laboratory values.
Normal Lab values for Nurses is a book written by Cindy B. Smith to aid nurses and nursing students interpret different laboratory investigations with ease. Understanding normal Laboratory values aid in the diagnosis, management and monitoring the effectiveness in the treatment of disease conditions.
Misinterpretation of a laboratory test results in clinical practice can lead to wrong treatment routine, which could jeopardize the patient's safety.
This book also provides the necessary information and Lab Value Quiz to aid nursing students to pass the NCLEX at first try.
What else will you get in the book?
Obtaining Lab Samples Correctly
Laboratory Blood Bottle Guide
Hematological Tests & Values
Tests for Cardiac Disease
Renal Function Tests
Test for Liver & Gastrointestinal Function
Serum Electrolytes Tests
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
Serological Tests
Tests for Endocrine Function
Tests for Malignant Conditions (Tumor Markers)
Body fluid & Stool Analysis
Tests for Other Conditions and lots more
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