Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students

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. INDICE: Preface viii .Acknowledgements x .Contributors xi .About the companion website xiii .Chapter 1 Cell and body tissue physiology 1 .Chapter 2 Cancer 32 .Chapter 3 Infl ammation, immune response and healing 62 .Chapter 4 Shock 93 .Chapter 5 The nervous system and associated disorders 116 .Chapter 6 The heart and associated disorders 148 .Chapter 7 The vascular system and associated disorders 178 .Chapter 8 The blood and associated disorders 212 .Chapter 9 The renal system and associated disorders 247 .Chapter 10 The respiratory system and associated disorders 278 .Chapter 11 The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders 315 .Chapter 12 Nutrition and associated disorders 346 .Chapter 13 The endocrine system and associated disorders 371 .Chapter 14 The reproductive systems and associated disorders 407 .Chapter 15 Pain and pain management 441 .Chapter 16 The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders 478 .Chapter 17 Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders 506 .Chapter 18 The skin and associated disorders 534 .Chapter 19 The ear, nose and throat, and eyes, and associated disorders 563 .Appendix Reference values in venous serum (adults) 592 .Index 595

• ISBN: 978-1-119-21947-7
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 624
• Fecha Publicación: 08/09/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés