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MEDICAL NURSING Assessment & Diagnosis

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

DESCRIPTION Up-to-date and easy-to-navigate, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, Tenth Edition is the perfect point-of- care guide for nurses and health professionals caring for pa- tients 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 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 ▶ ▶ Find the right test with ease , whether you know the name or not. ▶ ▶ Reference critical safety information at a glance with Clinical Alerts . ▶ ▶ Quickly access relevant abbreviations and units of measurements . ▶ ▶ Master key information with helpful tips, inclusion of both conventional and SI units, and coverage of clinical implications for increased and decreased values.

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in January, 2017. (North American ISBN: 978-1-4511-9089-2; International ISBN: 978-1-4511-9377-0)

North American Edition / Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-7712-8 / (US$66.99 / £N/A / €N/A) USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas & St. Croix) International Edition / Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-7979-5 / (US$66.99 / £51.00 / €56.00) World ex. USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas & St. Croix) Approx. 1,224 pp. / Approx. 53 Illus. / 6 x 9 / December 2017

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