A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests


Book Description

Now in its Eighth Edition, this leading comprehensive manual helps nurses deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. The book covers a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies that are delivered to varied patient populations in varied settings. Tests are grouped according to specimen and function/test type (e.g. blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and instructions for patient preparation and aftercare. Clinical Alerts highlight critical safety information.




Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests


Book 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.







A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests


Book Description

Organizing content the way a nurse thinks-- by specimen and function-- the authors prepare students to deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures.




A Manual of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests


Book Description

The purpose of this text is to promote the delivery of responsible and safe care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures by providing information to facililtate use of the nursing and medical problem-solving processes. It provides necessary and detailed information and individulized patient assessment, adequate care analysis and planning, appropriate interventions, patient education, and timely evaluation of patient outcomes.




Fischbach's a Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests


Book Description

Up-to-date and easy-to-navigate, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 10th Edition is the perfect point-of-care guide for nurses and health professionals caring for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. Organized the way nurses and health care professionals think--by specimen and function--this proven resource promotes the delivery of safe, effective, and informed care. Ideal for both educational and practice settings, this reference and point-of-care guide describes an extensive array of tests for diverse populations, providing step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare.




A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Package


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This package contains the following products: 9780781771948 Fischbach A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, North American Edition 9781582558462 Jensen Pocket Guide for Nursing Health Assessment 9780781789820 Karch Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 9781582557335 Ralph Sparks and Taylor's Nursing Diagnosis Pocket Guide 9780781793834 Taylor Fundamentals of Nursing, North American Edition 9780781793865 Taylor Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing 9781608316922 Stedman's Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Ilustrated Standard Edition 9781609136192 Lippincott Nursing2012 Drug Handbook with Online Toolkit 9781608311491 Taylor Taylor's Video Guide to Clinical Nursing Skills, Student Set Enhanced DVD 9781451142891 Taylor PrepU for Taylor 7e - 12-month Access Package Only




A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests


Book Description

Now in its Eighth Edition, this leading comprehensive manual helps nurses deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. The book covers a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies that are delivered to varied patient populations in varied settings. Tests are grouped according to specimen and function/test type (e.g. blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and instructions for patient preparation and aftercare. Clinical Alerts highlight critical safety information.




New Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests


Book Description

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.