Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An essential guide for nursing stuUpplaga 1

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology makes the sometimes complex subject of pathophysiology accessible and exciting. This unique textbook provides nursing students with a straightforward understanding of applied pathophysiology, enabling them to relate normal body function to pathological changes that may lead to disease processes.  This comprehensive and straightforward text explores the systems of the body and associated disorders.  Each chapter provides an explanation of the anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. This book is ideal for nursing students who will come into contact with patients who may have a variety of physically related health care problems such as myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, anaemia, and many more diseases, in both the hospital and community settings. KEY FEATURES OF THE TEXT: Each chapter includes learning outcomes, multiple choice questions, and a detailed glossary Interactive website with both lecturer and student resources, including self-test multiple choice questions, image archive, and case studies & scenarios Extensive, full colour illustrations used throughout www.wileyeurope.com/college/nair