This authoritative handbook should be used by nursing students in clinical courses and by nurses in clinical settings as a quick reference. It puts the comprehensive experience of nursing, clinical laboratory, and radiology specialists at their fingertips. In this updated edition, this team of authors expertly guides students in assessing, monitoring, and teaching at every stage of care, including pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test care. All tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for ease of location, plus the comprehensive, integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease state or condition, organ system, specimen type, or test classification.