The focus of the posttest phase is on patient aftercare and the follow-up activities, observations, and monitoring necessary to prevent or minimize complications. Test results should be reported to the appropriate healthcare provider.

Subtopic(s):

• Basic Knowledge and Necessary Skills
• Abnormal Test Results
• Follow-up Counseling
• Monitoring for Complications and Sedation Effects
• Test Result Availability
• Integration
• Referral and Treatment
• Follow-up Care
• Documentation, Record-Keeping, and Reporting
• Guidelines for Disclosure
• Patient Responses to Diagnosis
• Expected and Unexpected Outcomes