Pathophysiology Applied to Nursing
1st Edition
Published on 30. November 2005
400 pages
978-0-7295-7743-4 (ISBN)
Description
This valuable resource is designed to provide a foundation for understanding major pathophysiological processes, applied pharmacology, and related nursing implications. It includes a holistic framework for assessing major health problems, based on fundamental concepts drawn from biological and behavioral sciences. The book's engaging case study approach builds in complexity with each chapter, illustrating applications of pathophysiology and pharmacology to nursing practice.
- Content has been assembled by academics and expert clinicians with input from physiologists, pharmacists, medical practitioners and other health professionals.
- Easy-to-follow body system organization explores pathophysiology concepts related to each system.
- The clinical case study approach featuring realistic scenarios emphasizes application of pathophysiology and pharmacology concepts in nursing practice.
- Each chapter includes questions and reflective learning exercises to reinforce important concepts.
- A holistic framework is presented as a method for assessing major health problems.
- Key aspects of biological and behavioral sciences are integrated into the chapters.
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Esther Chang | John Daly
Pathophysiology Applied to Nursing
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01/2006
Churchill Livingstone
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Content
1. Caring for people with health breakdown
2. Infectious disease health breakdown
3. Genetic health breakdown
4. Endocrine health breakdown
5. Cardiovascular health breakdown
6. Respiratory health breakdown
7. Renal health breakdown
8. Neurological health breakdown
9. Gastrointestinal health breakdown
10. Reproductive health breakdown
11. Musculoskeletal health breakdown
12. Haematological health breakdown
13. Immune health breakdown
14. Oncological health breakdown
15. Ageing and health breakdown
16. Mental health breakdown
17. Palliation and health breakdown
2. Infectious disease health breakdown
3. Genetic health breakdown
4. Endocrine health breakdown
5. Cardiovascular health breakdown
6. Respiratory health breakdown
7. Renal health breakdown
8. Neurological health breakdown
9. Gastrointestinal health breakdown
10. Reproductive health breakdown
11. Musculoskeletal health breakdown
12. Haematological health breakdown
13. Immune health breakdown
14. Oncological health breakdown
15. Ageing and health breakdown
16. Mental health breakdown
17. Palliation and health breakdown
