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Approx. 1344 pp. / Approx. 60 Full-Color Illus./ 6 x 9 / December 2017
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The previous edition published in January, 2014. (ISBN: 978-1-4511-9089-2)
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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