Ideal for use in clinical and classroom settings, this portable quick reference provides an alphabetic listing of common laboratory and diagnostic tests, along with nursing interventions. Using a consistent, easy-to-use format, this updated Sixth Edition offers a unique focus on the nurse s role in performing, evaluating, or assisting with tests at every stage in the process, including pre-test, intra-test, and post-test periods. Updated throughout to reflect the latest standards in testing, the Sixth Edition features alternate indexes that make it easy to find information in a number of different ways, streamlined content for quicker access, new drug interactions boxes, useful online ancillary resources, and more.