Essentials of pathophysiology for nursing practice / 
Neal Cook, Andrea Shepherd, Stephanie Dunleavy, Claire McCauley ; foreword by Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCance. 
 - 2nd edition. 
 - xlv, 737 pages :  color illustrations ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/> Revised edition of: Essentials of pathophysiology for nursing practice / Neal Cook, Andrea Shepherd, Jennifer Boore, Stephanie Dunleavy ; foreword by Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCance. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Preface: pathophysiology in the context of person-centered nursing<br/>Section 1. Health and disease. Variation and disease<br/>Health and disease in society<br/>Principles of pharmacology<br/>Genetic disorders<br/>Mental ill-health<br/>Section 2. Key causes of disease. Disorders of immunity and defence<br/>Disorders of blood and blood supply<br/>Cellular adaptation and neoplastic disorders<br/>Disorders of support and protection<br/>Section 3. Disorders of homeostasis. Disorders of renal function and fluid balance<br/>Disorders of nutrient supply and faecal elimination<br/>Disorders of metabolism<br/>Disorders of oxgenation and carbon dioxide elimination<br/>Disorders of the cardiovascular system<br/>Section 4. Disorders of control and coordination. Disorders of neurological control<br/>Disorders of endocrine regulation<br/>Disorders of the female reproductive system<br/>Disorders of the male reproductive system<br/>Appendix 1: American English spelling guide<br/> 
<br/><br/> "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"-- 
<br/><br/> College of Health Sciences  Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
<br/><br/><br/>In English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781529775952 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2022932790 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Physiology, Pathological--Textbooks.<br/>Nursing--Textbooks.<br/>Patient-centered health care--Textbooks.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RB113  / .C66 2022 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>571.9 Es74  / 2022