Revised edition of: Essentials of pathophysiology for nursing practice / Neal Cook, Andrea Shepherd, Jennifer Boore, Stephanie Dunleavy ; foreword by Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCance.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface: pathophysiology in the context of person-centered nursing
Section 1. Health and disease. Variation and disease
Health and disease in society
Principles of pharmacology
Genetic disorders
Mental ill-health
Section 2. Key causes of disease. Disorders of immunity and defence
Disorders of blood and blood supply
Cellular adaptation and neoplastic disorders
Disorders of support and protection
Section 3. Disorders of homeostasis. Disorders of renal function and fluid balance
Disorders of nutrient supply and faecal elimination
Disorders of metabolism
Disorders of oxgenation and carbon dioxide elimination
Disorders of the cardiovascular system
Section 4. Disorders of control and coordination. Disorders of neurological control
Disorders of endocrine regulation
Disorders of the female reproductive system
Disorders of the male reproductive system
Appendix 1: American English spelling guide

"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 your 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 applies theory 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 and a media teaching guide"-- Provided by publisher.

College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing

In English