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Pathophysiology Applied to Nursing

  • 1 Edición - 23 de enero de 2006
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Esther Chang, John Daly
  • Idioma: Inglés

This valuable resource is designed to provide a foundation for understanding major pathophysiological processes, applied pharmacology, and related nursing implications. It includes… Leer más

Descripción

This valuable resource is designed to provide a foundation for understanding major pathophysiological processes, applied pharmacology, and related nursing implications. It includes a holistic framework for assessing major health problems, based on fundamental concepts drawn from biological and behavioral sciences. The book's engaging case study approach builds in complexity with each chapter, illustrating applications of pathophysiology and pharmacology to nursing practice.

Puntos claves

  • Content has been assembled by academics and expert clinicians with input from physiologists, pharmacists, medical practitioners and other health professionals.
  • Easy-to-follow body system organization explores pathophysiology concepts related to each system.
  • The clinical case study approach featuring realistic scenarios emphasizes application of pathophysiology and pharmacology concepts in nursing practice.
  • Each chapter includes questions and reflective learning exercises to reinforce important concepts.
  • A holistic framework is presented as a method for assessing major health problems.
  • Key aspects of biological and behavioral sciences are integrated into the chapters.

Índice

1. Caring for people with health breakdown


2. Infectious disease health breakdown


3. Genetic health breakdown


4. Endocrine health breakdown


5. Cardiovascular health breakdown


6. Respiratory health breakdown


7. Renal health breakdown


8. Neurological health breakdown


9. Gastrointestinal health breakdown


10. Reproductive health breakdown


11. Musculoskeletal health breakdown


12. Haematological health breakdown


13. Immune health breakdown


14. Oncological health breakdown


15. Ageing and health breakdown


16. Mental health breakdown


17. Palliation and health breakdown

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 23 de enero de 2006
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

EC

Esther Chang

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Emeritus Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia

JD

John Daly

Emeritus Professor John Daly works at the University of Western Sydney; Emeritus Professor, University of Technology, Sydney; Honorary Professor, University of Wollongong, Australia
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Emeritus Professor, University of Western Sydney; Emeritus Professor, University of Technology, Sydney; Honorary Professor, University of Wollongong, Australia