Full Description
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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.
Contents
Chapter 1 Diagnostic Testing
Chapter 2 Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation
Chapter 3 Urine Studies
Chapter 4 Stool Studies
Chapter 5 Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies
Chapter 6 Chemistry Studies
Chapter 7 Microbiologic Studies
Chapter 8 Immunodiagnostic Studies
Chapter 9 Nuclear Medicine Studies
Chapter 10 X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) Studies
Chapter 11 Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies
Chapter 12 Endoscopic Studies
Chapter 13 Ultrasound Studies
Chapter 14 Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte Studies
Chapter 15 Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being
Chapter 16 Special Diagnostic Studies
APPENDICES
