cover image - Understanding Pathophysiology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780323672825
Copyright: 2020
Publication Date: 11-13-2019
Page Count: 1116
Imprint: Mosby
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Understanding Pathophysiology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition

by Sue E. Huether, MS, PhD and Kathryn L. McCance, MS, PhD

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Understanding Pathophysiology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780323672825
Copyright: 2020
Publication Date: 11-13-2019
Page Count: 1116
Imprint: Mosby
List Price: $126.99
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Make difficult pathophysiology concepts come to life! Filled with vibrant illustrations, simplified language, and detailed online content Understanding Pathophysiology, 7th Edition delivers the most accurate information on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease across the lifespan. This new edition is fully revised and includes coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics to you with a thorough understanding of conditions affecting the human body. Plus, with over 30 new 3D animations on the companion Evolve site, quick check boxes at the end of each chapter, and disease progression algorithms, this text helps you engage with the fundamental knowledge you need to succeed in nursing school and in practice.

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    • Student resources include animations, review questions, answers to the Quick Check boxes (featured in the text), chapter summary reviews, and case study with answers for select chapters
    • Algorithms throughout the text clarify disease progression
    • Did You Know boxes highlight new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more
    • Quick Check boxes tests your retention of important chapter concepts
    • Risk Factor boxes alert you to important safety considerations associated with specific diseases
    • Summary Review sections provide fast, efficient review of chapter content
    • Geriatric Considerations boxes and Pediatric Considerations boxes highlight key considerations for these demographics in relevant chapters
    • Consistent presentation helps you to better distinguish pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment for each disease
    • Glossary of approximately 1,000 terms familiarizes you with the most difficult or important terminology related to pathophysiology
    • NEW! Chapters on Alterations in Immunity and Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition feature the latest coverage of these hot topics
    • NEW! Additional coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics gives you a comprehensive understanding of conditions and cell growths that affect the human body
    • NEW! Streamlined content and illustrations ensures content is at an appropriate level for undergraduate students
    • NEW! More than 1000 illustrations in the text and 30+ new 3D animations on companion Evolve site bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes
  • PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
    Unit 1: The Cell
    1. Cellular Biology
    2. Genes and Genetic Diseases
    3. Epigenetics and Disease
    4. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology
    5. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

    Unit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense
    6. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing
    7. Adaptive Immunity
    8. Alterations in Immunity NEW
    9. Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense
    10. Stress and Disease

    Unit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer
    11. Biology of Cancer
    12. Cancer Epidemiology
    13. Cancer in Children and Adolescents

    PART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASES
    Unit 4: The Neurologic System
    14. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System
    15. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function
    16. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function
    17. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction
    18. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

    Unit 5: The Endocrine System
    19. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation
    20. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
    21. Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition NEW

    Unit 6: The Hematologic System
    22. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System
    23. Alterations of Hematologic Function
    24. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

    Unit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
    25. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
    26. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function
    27. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

    Unit 8: The Pulmonary System
    28. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System
    29. Alterations of Pulmonary Function
    30. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

    Unit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems
    31. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems
    32. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
    33. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

    Unit 10: The Reproductive Systems
    34. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems
    35. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System
    36. Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

    Unit 11: The Digestive System
    37. Structure and Function of the Digestive System
    38. Alterations of Digestive Function
    39. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

    Unit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
    40. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
    41. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function
    42. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children
    43. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument
    44. Alterations of the Integument in Children
  • Sue E. Huether, MS, PhD, Professor Emerita, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah and Kathryn L. McCance, MS, PhD, Professor Emerita, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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