Fischabach's A Manual For Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests
| Item Information | |
|---|---|
| Item#: | 9781975173425 |
| Edition | 11 |
| Author | Fischbach, Et Al. |
| Cover | Paperback |
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The perfect point-of-care guide for nurses and health professionals caring for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures,Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests,11th Edition, provides an essential foundation for safe, effective, informed nursing practice. This proven, comprehensive manual is organized the way a nurse thinks — by specimen, function, and test type — describing an extensive array of tests for diverse populations and delivering step-by-step guidance on correct procedures, tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare.
Extensively updated and easy to navigate, the 11th Edition clarifies the role today's healthcare providers play in quality care planning, individualized patient assessment, analysis of patient needs, interventions, patient education, patient follow-up, and outcome evaluation. This unique resource also alerts users to potential risks and complications, interfering factors, and more to ensure the most confident, competent application in clinical settings.
The perfect point-of-care guide for nurses and health professionals caring for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures,Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests,11th Edition, provides an essential foundation for safe, effective, informed nursing practice. This proven, comprehensive manual is organized the way a nurse thinks — by specimen, function, and test type — describing an extensive array of tests for diverse populations and delivering step-by-step guidance on correct procedures, tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare.
Extensively updated and easy to navigate, the 11th Edition clarifies the role today's healthcare providers play in quality care planning, individualized patient assessment, analysis of patient needs, interventions, patient education, patient follow-up, and outcome evaluation. This unique resource also alerts users to potential risks and complications, interfering factors, and more to ensure the most confident, competent application in clinical settings.
Short Description
Up to date and easy to navigate,Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests,11th Edition,details an extensive array of laboratory and diagnostic tests to prepare nurses and health professionals to deliver safe, effective, informed patient care. This proven manual is organized the way nurses think — by specimen, function, and test type— and provides current, comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on correct procedures, tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Diagnostic TestingChapter 2 Blood Studies: Hematology and CoagulationChapter 3 Urine StudiesChapter 4 Stool StudiesChapter 5 Cerebrospinal Fluid StudiesChapter 6 Chemistry StudiesChapter 7 Microbiologic StudiesChapter 8 Immunodiagnostic StudiesChapter 9 Nuclear Medicine StudiesChapter 10 X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) StudiesChapter 11 Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic StudiesChapter 12 Endoscopic StudiesChapter 13 Ultrasound StudiesChapter 14 Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte StudiesChapter 15 Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-BeingChapter 16 Special Diagnostic StudiesAPPENDICES