Comprehensive and practical, the freshly updated Anatomical Chart
Company Atlas of Pathophysiology, 4th Edition, offers nearly 450
illustrations that demonstrate the causes, symptoms, and progression of
more than 200 disorders.
Clear and simple explanations of each disorder are followed by
rationales for proven clinical interventions. This backup to classroom
texts is also a handy on-the-unit reference for nurses and other
healthcare professionals, and support for patient education.
At-a-glance answers--and the right interventions--for more than 200
disorders in a quick-read format ...
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NEW includes a free eBook download see details below
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- Central concepts--cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and
electrolytes
- Disorders affecting each body system--respiratory, neurologic,
gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematologic, immunologic,
endocrine, and reproductive--as well as renal, skin, and sensory
disorders
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Easy-to-locate content in an easy-read template that tackles
numerous topics found in daily practice, such as:
- Diseases and disorders that need immediate attention, such as
pulmonary embolism, depression, and glaucoma
- The differences between prehypertension and Stage 1 hypertension
- Which parts of the brain are affected by generalized seizures, as
opposed to partial seizures
- Lifestyle changes to recommend to a patient with high plasma glucose
- The causes of carpel tunnel syndrome
450 large, detailed, full-color illustrations from Anatomical Chart
Company to help you differentiate among symptoms and disorders that
appear similar
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Icons that offer important tips, including:
- Age Alert - how pathophysiologic processes--incidence, onset,
and clinical appearance--appear in different age groups, such as
aortic aneurysm, atypical myocardial infarction, and Parkinson's
disease
- Clinical Tips - advice on areas such as improving auscultation
in myocarditis, evaluating diagnostic test results in suspected
spinal injuries, early recognition of life-threatening symptoms in
myasthenia gravis, respiration changes in peritonitis, and more
- Complications - identifies common progressions of untreated or
worsening conditions
Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced
eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical
features that will improve your eBook experience*:*
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The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time --
providing a seamless reading experience online or offline
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Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you
to search within this book, or across your entire library of
VitalSource eBooks
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Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to
any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design
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The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click
About the Clinical Editor
Julie Stewart, DNP, MPH, MSN, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, is an Associate Professor
and Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing
Practice Programs at Sacred Heart University, College of Nursing, in
Fairfield, Connecticut.
