
eBook - ePub
Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
- 784 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
About this book
GIVING NURSES THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY KNOWLEDGE TO THRIVE IN MODERN PRACTICE Combining all the benefits of traditional textbook learning with additional videos and online resources that take you further. Using the person-centred practice framework as its guiding principle, the book explores the scientific principles that underpin health, illness and the main causes of disease. It covers specific disorders, including a new section on the pathology of Covid-19, and appliestheory to practice throughout. Key features:
- See and learn: over 100 integrated video links providing insights and short explanations
- Full-colour diagrams and figures: all chapters supported by colourful, reader-friendly illustrations.
- Person-centred bioscience: a fictional family woven through the book encourages students to think holistically about pathophysiology and consider the lived-experiences of different conditions and illnesses.
- Online resources: access to online materials for lecturers and students, including multiple choice questions, video links, flashcards, a lecturer test bank, image bank anda media teaching guide.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice by Neal Cook,Andrea Shepherd,Stephanie Dunleavy,Claire McCauley in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nursing. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Acknowledgements
- Overview of your Book
- The Bodie Family
- About the Authors
- Foreword
- Preface Pathophysiology in the Context of Person-Centred Nursing
- Acknowledgements
- Terminology
- Abbreviations
- Section 1 Health and Disease
- 1 Variation and Disease
- 2 Health and Disease in Society
- 3 Principles of Pharmacology
- 4 Genetic Disorders
- 5 Mental Ill-health
- Section 2 Key Causes of Disease
- 6 Disorders of Immunity and Defence
- 7 Disorders of Blood and Blood Supply
- 8 Cellular Adaptation and Neoplastic Disorders
- 9 Disorders of Support and Protection
- Section 3 Disorders of Homeostasis
- 10 Disorders of Renal Function and Fluid Balance
- 11 Disorders of Nutrient Supply and Faecal Elimination
- 12 Disorders of Metabolism
- 13 Disorders of Oxygenation and Carbon Dioxide Elimination
- 14 Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
- Section 4 Disorders of Control and Coordination
- 15 Disorders of Neurological Control
- 16 Disorders of Endocrine Regulation
- 17 Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
- 18 Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
- Appendix 1 American English Spelling Guide
- Glossary
- Index