Applied Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Students at a Glance

Ian Peate, David Brent

• Publisher: Wiley
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN:
  9781394421022
• eBook ISBN:
  9781394421039
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Medicina
• Subtopic: Anatomía

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Everything you need to know about pathophysiology… at a Glance!

Make confident, evidence-based decisions across healthcare settings with this updated guide

The Second Edition of Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students at a Glance delivers a timely and essential update reflecting the latest in evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines, while embracing emerging themes emphasising integrated care. Designed for accessibility, the book retains its hallmark At A Glance format—concise, visually engaging two-page spreads that pair clear illustrations with focused explanations.

Applied Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Students at a Glance includes information on:

• Introductory principles of pathophysiology, including cell injury, inflammation, genetics, and cancer, providing essential context for clinical practice
• Over 70 conditions across all major body systems—cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepato-biliary, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, skin, nervous, blood, and vision
• End-of-life care, pain management, and symptom control, equipping students and practitioners for holistic patient support
• Real-world clinical application features in every chapter, linking theory to practice and supporting evidence-based decision-making in diverse healthcare settings

Applied Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Students at a Glance serves as a structured guide that makes complex topics accessible for rapid review and exam preparation, supporting confident decision-making in diverse healthcare settings.

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Part 1: Pathophysiology
• Part 2: Shock
• Part 3: Immunity
• Part 4: The nervous system
• Part 5: The blood
• Part 6: The cardiovascular system
• Part 7: The respiratory system
• Part 8: The gastrointestinal system
• Part 9: The hepatobiliary system
• Part 10: The urinary system
• Part 11: The male reproductive system
• Part 12: The female reproductive system
• Part 13: The endocrine system
• Part 14: The musculoskeletal system
• Part 15: The skin
• Part 16: Ear, nose and throat
• Part 17: Vision
• Part 18: Death and dying
• Appendix 1: Prefixes and suffixes
• Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms
• Further Reading
• Index
• End User License Agreement