Diagnostic Tests

Discover everything nurses need to know about various diagnostic tests and laboratory exams with our comprehensive guides. Gain insights into nursing responsibilities and considerations for each diagnostic procedure, including indications, patient preparation, and your crucial roles as a nurse. Learn about the essential nursing interventions and implications, and master the interpretation of results.

Key topics include:

  • Detailed Overview of Diagnostic Tests and Laboratory Exams
  • Nursing Responsibilities and Considerations
  • Indications for Diagnostic Procedures
  • Patient Preparation Guidelines
  • Nurse’s Roles During Diagnostic Procedures
  • Nursing Interventions and Implications
  • Interpreting Diagnostic Test Results

Explore our guides to enhance your nursing practice and provide the best care for your patients.

Holter Monitoring Nursing Responsibilities

Holter Monitoring

Holter monitoring (Ambulatory electrocardiography, ambulatory monitoring, event recorder, Holter electrocardiography) is a noninvasive procedure that continuously records the heart's activity as the patient does his normal routine, usually for 24 to 72 hours.

Cystoscopy Diagnostic Procedure and Nursing Responsibilities

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is a procedure that allows direct visualization of the urethra, urinary bladder, and ureteral orifices through the transurethral insertion of a cystoscope into the bladder.

Echocardiogram - Echocardiography Diagnostic and Laboratory Procedure - Nursing Care Management and Responsibilities

Echocardiogram

Echocardiography, also known as echo test or heart ultrasound is a noninvasive painless test that uses ultrasound to visualize the shape, size, and movement of the structures of the heart.

Colonoscopy • Nursing Responsibilities and Procedures • Nurseslabs

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that utilizes a flexible fiberoptic colonoscope inserted into the rectum to allow visual examination of the large intestine (colon) lining

Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)

Lumbar puncture, also known as spinal tap, is an invasive procedure where a hollow needle is inserted into the space surrounding the subarachnoid space in the lower back to obtain samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for qualitative analysis.

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