Description
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.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.
Table of Contents
1.Caring for people with health breakdown2.Infectious disease health breakdown3.Genetic health breakdown4.Endocrine health breakdown5.Cardiovascular health breakdown6.Respiratory health breakdown7.Renal health breakdown8.Neurological health breakdown9.Gastrointestinal health breakdown10.Reproductive health breakdown11.Musculoskeletal health breakdown12.Haematological health breakdown13.Immune health breakdown14.Oncological health breakdown15.Ageing and health breakdown16.Mental health breakdown17.Palliation and health breakdown
