Stressed and confused about pathophysiology? Time to develop your
mastery: The newly updated Professional Guide to Pathophysiology, 4th
Edition, is the go-to comprehensive guide that explains more than 400
disorders across all body systems -- from causes, symptoms and diagnosis
to treatment and special considerations.
The ideal on-the-unit reference, certification exam review or backup to
classroom materials, this is the expert-at-your-side support that both
new and experienced nurses, and students at all levels of nursing study,
cannot do without.
Empower your pathophysiology knowledge with this foundational,
irreplaceable reference:
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NEW content on both normal physiology and disease states
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Easy-to-follow, consistent template that makes finding vital
information quick and easy -- combines the best features of a disease
reference with the best features of a full-color atlas
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Small keep-it-handy size that is ideal for on-the-spot reference
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Illustrations, algorithms, tables and text boxes such as Closer
Look images and Prevention, Disease Block and Multisystem Disorder
icons that clarify pathophysiological processes and anatomy,
demonstrating difficult concepts
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Offers current top-level findings on:
- Foundational knowledge -- normal cellular physiology, followed by
the pathologic deviations of disease
- Cancer, infection, and fluid and electrolytes
- Genetics -- cellular/DNA components and functions, as well as tests,
treatments, and care considerations for genetic abnormalities
- Diseases and disorders particular to each body system -- chapters
organized by body system
- Less common disorders
Disease entries that offer the pathophysiologic foundations and
rationale behind focused assessments, offering causes, signs and
symptoms, complications, diagnostic tests, treatment, and special
considerations
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Chapter features that emphasize important concepts and differences
among disorders and among patient populations, for accurate
assessments and treatments: Genetic Link, Age Alert, Clinical Alert,
Life-Threatening Disorder and Confirming Diagnosis
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Expert guidance and practical insights on providing e ffective
care for both common and less common disorders
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Excellent reference for studies and research in pathology,
pathophysiology, and physiology -- helpful for creating nursing care
plans
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Concise, detailed explanations of all major diseases -- reinforces
and clarifies classroom teachings
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Easy-to-read, easy-to-retain information that translates easily
from student text to must-have professional reference, offering
students and new nurses the self-assurance to offer high-level care
