Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology : An Essential Guide for Nursing Students

by Nair, Muralitharan; Peate, Ian

• ISBN13: 9780470517956
• ISBN10: 0470517956
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-24
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology makes the sometimes complex subject of pathophysiology accessible and exciting. This unique textbook provides nursing students with a straightforward understanding of applied pathophysiology, enabling them to relate normal body function to pathological changes that may lead to disease processes. This comprehensive and straightforward text explores the systems of the body and associated disorders. Each chapter provides an explanation of the anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. This book is ideal for nursing students who will come into contact with patients who may have a variety of physically related health care problems such as myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, anaemia, and many more diseases, in both the hospital and community settings.KEY FEATURES OF THE TEXT: Each chapter includes learning outcomes, multiple choice questions, and a detailed glossary Interactive website with both lecturer and student resources, including self-test multiple choice questions, image archive, and case studies & scenarios Extensive, full colour illustrations used throughout

Author Biography

Muralitharan Nair is Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Hertfordshire,UK.

Ian Peate is Associate Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Hertfordshire, UK.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Cell and body tissue physiology

Cancer

Inflammation, immune response and healing

Shock

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 nervous system and associated disorders

The gastro intestinal tract 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 their associated disorders

Appendix Reference values in venous serum (adults)

Index

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