Fundamentals of applied pathophysiology : an essential guide for nursing and healthcare students
Fundamentals of applied pathophysiology : an essential guide for nursing and healthcare students
- 3rd ed.
- xiii, 606p.
- Fundamentals .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cell and body tissue physiology -- Cancer -- Inflammation, immune response and healing -- Shock -- The nervous system and associated disorders -- The heart and associated disorders -- The vascular system and associated disorders -- The blood and associated disorders -- The renal system and associated disorders -- The respiratory system and associated disorders -- The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders -- Nutrition and associated disorders -- The endocrine system and associated disorders -- The reproductive systems and associated disorders -- Pain and pain management -- The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders -- Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders -- The skin and associated disorders -- The ear, nose and throat, eyes and associated disorders.
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology continues to be an accessible and comprehensive introductory text to pathophysiology, written specifically for nursing and healthcare students to assist in the understanding of human anatomy, and the complex disease patterns that affect normal physiology.
Thoroughly updated, and with full-colour illustrations throughout, this new edition incorporates additional learning features including reflective questions at the end of each chapter, investigation boxes, medication alerts, red flags to indicate essential information to be aware of when providing care, vital signs boxes relating to physiological measurements as well as inclusion of the National Early Warning Score.
With emphasis placed on a multidisciplinary approach, Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology highlights the importance of contemporary, safe, and effective practice in an environment in which the delivery of care is constantly evolving.
9781119219477 (pbk.) 9781119219491 9781119219484
Pathophysiology
Anatomy
Nursing
QZ 140
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cell and body tissue physiology -- Cancer -- Inflammation, immune response and healing -- Shock -- The nervous system and associated disorders -- The heart and associated disorders -- The vascular system and associated disorders -- The blood and associated disorders -- The renal system and associated disorders -- The respiratory system and associated disorders -- The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders -- Nutrition and associated disorders -- The endocrine system and associated disorders -- The reproductive systems and associated disorders -- Pain and pain management -- The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders -- Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders -- The skin and associated disorders -- The ear, nose and throat, eyes and associated disorders.
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology continues to be an accessible and comprehensive introductory text to pathophysiology, written specifically for nursing and healthcare students to assist in the understanding of human anatomy, and the complex disease patterns that affect normal physiology.
Thoroughly updated, and with full-colour illustrations throughout, this new edition incorporates additional learning features including reflective questions at the end of each chapter, investigation boxes, medication alerts, red flags to indicate essential information to be aware of when providing care, vital signs boxes relating to physiological measurements as well as inclusion of the National Early Warning Score.
With emphasis placed on a multidisciplinary approach, Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology highlights the importance of contemporary, safe, and effective practice in an environment in which the delivery of care is constantly evolving.
9781119219477 (pbk.) 9781119219491 9781119219484
Pathophysiology
Anatomy
Nursing
QZ 140