Fischbach's a Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 11

"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. "--

This manual outlines lab and diagnostic tests for different populations in a variety of settings. It explains the clinician’s role in diagnostic testing and pre, intra, and post-test care, then specific categories of studies, with information on their background rationale, purpose, interfering factors, method of the procedure and test completion, evidence-based outcomes, patient involvement, normal findings, procedures, clinical implications, and interventions. Updated, this edition has new coverage of emerging and evolving diagnostic considerations, including COVID-19, Influenza A H1N1 Pandemic Virus, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and updated testing for bicarbonate level; updated charts, tables, and appendices; simplified and standardized patient preparation and post-test instructions; updated nursing intervention content; and updated test organization. Online access to a companion website is provided. Annotation ©2021 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

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.


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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.