Description: Gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and processes of disease! Understanding Pathophysiology, 8th Edition provides a concise, comprehensive introduction to the way diseases work and how changes occur in the body as a result. With a clinically focused approach, the book begins by explaining cell structure and function. It then examines alterations by body systems and provides a practical guide to clinical manifestations, summaries of treatment, and health promotion strategies. This edition adds new algorithms, case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam, and updated content on COVID-19, obesity, and cancer epidemiology. Written by a team of nursing educators led by Sue Huether, this text helps you develop clinical judgment and apply concepts to practice. |
- NEW! Case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) are provided on the Evolve website, helping you develop clinical judgment.
- NEW! Content updates address infectious disease, COVID-19 and post-COVID conditions, systemic pathophysiologic effects of obesity, cancer epidemiology, and more.
- NEW! Additional new algorithms show the pathophysiologic pathways and progression of disease.
- Consistent presentation of each disease includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment.
- Lifespan content includes nine separate chapters with pediatric content and special sections on aging within the adult chapters, along with special boxes that highlight aging and pediatric content.
- More than 1000 illustrations include photographs showing pathologic features of disease as well as micrographs showing normal and abnormal cellular structure.
- Risk Factor boxes show how certain risk factors are associated with specific diseases.
- Quick Check boxes appear at the end of major sections and are designed to help you recall the most important content.
- End-of-chapter Summary Reviews highlight the major concepts presented in each chapter.
- Did You Know boxes discuss new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more.
- Key Terms are bolded, and listed with page numbers at the end of each chapter.
- Student resources on Evolve include animations, review questions, chapter summaries, and answers to the Quick Check questions.
Table Of Contents: | PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNIT 1: The Cell 1. Cellular Biology 2. Genes and Genetic Diseases 3. Epigenetics and Disease 4. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology 5. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases UNIT 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense 6. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing 7. Adaptive Immunity 8. Alterations in Immunity 9. Infection 10. Stress and Disease UNIT 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer 11. Cancer Biology 12. Cancer Epidemiology 13. Cancer in Children and Adolescents PART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASES UNIT 4: The Neurologic System 14. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System 15. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function 16. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function 17. Alterations of the Brain, Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves 18. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children UNIT 5: The Endocrine System 19. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 20. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation 21. Obesity, Starvation, and Anorexia of Aging UNIT 6: The Hematologic System 22. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System 23. Alterations of Hematologic Function 24. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children UNIT 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 25. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 26. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function 27. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children UNIT 8: The Pulmonary System 28. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System 29. Alterations of Pulmonary Function 30. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children UNIT 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems 31. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems 32. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function 33. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children UNIT 10: The Reproductive Systems 34. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems 35. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System 36. Alterations of the Male Reproductive System UNIT 11: The Digestive System 37. Structure and Function of the Digestive System 38. Alterations of Digestive Function 39. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children UNIT 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems 40. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 41. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function 42. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children 43. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument 44. Alterations of the Integument in Children Index |
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