Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice
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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice

  1. 656 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
No longer available

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice

About this book

The essential guide to anatomy and physiology for nursing students.

The new edition ofĀ Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing PracticeĀ brings together text, video, full-colour illustrations, interactive activities, and more, to provide nursing students with a comprehensive introduction to understanding the healthy functioning of the human body. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new videos, improved online support, revised learning activities, and clear explanations that will help nursing students feel confident when learning anatomy and physiology for the first time.

Key Features:

  • Students can use their phone or tablet to scan QR codes throughout the book and instantly watch informative animations, mini-tutorials, and other useful videos.
  • Introduces all the essential anatomy and physiology information in a carefully structured way, helping students to steadily build their knowledge and successfully apply it to nursing practice.
  • All content is based around the person-centred nursing framework and a fictional family is used throughout to demonstrate how the biology applies to real people, helping students to apply the A&P knowledge directly to real-life nursing situations.
  • Supported by new and improvedĀ online teaching and learning resources, including a teaching guide to the resources, a fully revised testbank, over 250 downloadable figures from the book,Ā and a host of student resources such as multiple-choice questions and over 800 glossary flashcards to help aid revision.

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing PracticeĀ is essential reading for all nursing students and nursing associate students learning anatomy and physiology for the first time.

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Yes, you can access Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice by Neal Cook,Andrea Shepherd,Jennifer Boore in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Anatomy. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Year
2020
Print ISBN
9781526460325, 9781526460318
eBook ISBN
9781526472021
Edition
2
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Anatomy

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. About the Authors
  8. Foreword
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Thanks from the Publishers
  11. Praise for the First Edition
  12. How to Use your Book
  13. Introduction Overview of this Book
  14. Terminology
  15. Abbreviations
  16. Spelling Variations
  17. Part 1 Introductory Concepts
  18. 1 Homeostasis
  19. 2 The Human Cell
  20. 3 Genetic and Epigenetic Control of Biological Systems
  21. 4 The Human Microbiome and Health
  22. Part 2 Control and Coordination
  23. 5 The Nervous System Control of Body Function
  24. 6 Special and General Senses Responding to the Environment
  25. 7 The Endocrine System Control of Internal Functions
  26. Part 3 Preservation of the Internal Environment
  27. 8 The Digestive System Nutrient Supply and Waste Elimination
  28. 9 Metabolism and Liver Function
  29. 10 The Respiratory System Gaseous Exchange
  30. 11 The Renal System Fluid, Electrolyte and Acidā€“Base Balance
  31. 12 The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Internal Transport
  32. Part 4 Support and Protection of the internal environment
  33. 13 The Immune System Internal Protection
  34. 14 Skin and Temperature Regulation
  35. 15 The Musculoskeletal System Support and Movement
  36. Part 5 The Next Generation
  37. 16 The Reproductive Systems
  38. 17 Development through the Lifespan
  39. Glossary
  40. Appendix 1 Introductory Science
  41. Appendix 2 Units and Numerals
  42. Appendix 3 Descriptors of the Body
  43. Index