The Digestive System
1st Edition
Published on 13. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-394-25241-1 (ISBN)
Description
PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life.
The Digestive System is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in gastrointestinal care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application.
Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care
Features colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible
Empowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery
Contains information necessary for effective patient care of those with peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, and other gastrointestinal diseases and conditions
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life.
The Digestive System is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in gastrointestinal care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application.
Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care
Features colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible
Empowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery
Contains information necessary for effective patient care of those with peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, and other gastrointestinal diseases and conditions
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-25241-1 (9781394252411)
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IAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice.
Content
Preface viii
Acknowledgements x
1 Anatomy and Physiology: The Digestive System 1
2 Digestive System Assessment 23
3 Peptic Ulcer Disease 43
4 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 59
5 Stomach Cancer 79
6 Hepatitis 95
7 Liver Diseases 117
8 Cholecystitis 134
MCQ Answers 151
Index 152
Acknowledgements x
1 Anatomy and Physiology: The Digestive System 1
2 Digestive System Assessment 23
3 Peptic Ulcer Disease 43
4 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 59
5 Stomach Cancer 79
6 Hepatitis 95
7 Liver Diseases 117
8 Cholecystitis 134
MCQ Answers 151
Index 152