NPA Q3

MEDICAL NURSING Assessment & Diagnosis

Fischbach’s Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Tenth Edition By Frances Talaska Fischbach, RN, BSN, MSN , Associate Professor of Nursing (Ret), School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, and Margaret A. Fischbach, RN, JD , Chief Compliance Officer, Milwaukee Center for Independence, Milwaukee, WI

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 under- going 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 educa- tional 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. FEATURES ▶ ▶ The 10th edition is accompanied by a complete online teaching and learning package that includes new, updated case studies for application and a wide range of in-class activities and assignments. ▶ ▶ Fischbach features new and updated tests, updated reference values, and features such as Clinical Alerts and Procedural Alerts, which highlights critical safety and procedural information. ▶ ▶ This Manual is an ideal reference and point-of-care guide for educational and practice settings. “It clearly shows them what to do, how to do it, why we are doing it, and what to watch for” —Polly Gerber Zimmermann, RN MS MBA CEN FAEN, Associate Professor City Colleges of Chicago

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in January, 2014. (ISBN: 978-1-4511-9089-2)

North American Edition / Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-7712-8 / (US$66.99(t) / £N/A / €N/A) Worldwide International Edition / Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-7979-5 / (US$66.99(t) / £N/A / €N/A) World ex. USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas & St. Croix) Approx. 1344 pp. / Approx. 60 Full-Color Illus./ 6 x 9 / December 2017

33