Pathophysiology Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives 1st Edition

Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives 1st Edition | ISBN-13 9780803615717

Bridge the gap between the science of disease and clinical patient care! Interpret clinical manifestations. Determine the correct inventions. Understand treatment options. Connect drug actions and therapeutic goals.

This easy-to-understand text introduces the pathophysiologic processes of the common conditions that you’ll encounter in clinical settings. Chapters organized by organ systems help you understand the relationships between the pathologic event and the patient assessment data, laboratory findings, and diagnostic testing results. You’ll develop the foundational knowledge you need to effectively select the appropriate nursing interventions to deliver the best patient care.

Overview:

Davis Advantage Pathophysiology combines a comprehensive and innovative text with an interactive online program to enhance learning in the field of pathophysiology. The book bridges the gap between the science of disease and clinical patient care, providing real-world perspectives that help students understand how to interpret assessment findings and why specific interventions are chosen.

Organized by body systems, this edition helps readers grasp the connections between underlying pathology, patient assessment data, laboratory findings, and diagnostic test results. Full-color illustrations, flowcharts, and clinical concept boxes throughout the text help visualize and contextualize complex concepts. Additionally, the Davis Advantage platform offers personalized learning plans, interactive case studies, and quizzes that ensure mastery of content and prepare students for practical application in class, clinical settings, and professional practice.

Key Features:

• Real-World Application: Chapters organized by body systems to relate pathology to clinical practice.
• Interactive Learning: Access to Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology, which includes a personalized learning plan, quizzes, case studies, videos, animations, and more.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Explores pathophysiologic mechanisms on a molecular level, emphasizing clinical applicability and critical-thinking skills.
• Full-Color Illustrations: Visual aids that compare normal anatomy and physiology with pathophysiology.
• Clinical Focus: “Making the Connections” and “Clinical Concept” boxes that link symptoms, assessment findings, diagnostic tests, and treatment interventions.

Table of Contents:

1. The Cell in Health and Illness
2. Cellular Injury, Adaptations, and Maladaptive Changes
3. Genetic Basis of Disease
4. Stress, Exercise, and Immobility
5. Obesity and Nutritional Imbalances
6. Pain
7. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
8. Acid-Base Imbalances
9. Inflammation and Dysfunctional Wound Healing
10. Infectious Diseases
11. Disorders of the Immune System
12. Disorders of White Blood Cells
13. Disorders of Red Blood Cells
14. Disorders of Platelets, Hemostasis, and Coagulation
15. Arterial Disorders
16. Ischemic Heart Disease and Conduction Disorders
17. Heart Failure
18. Valvular Heart Disease
19. Disorders of the Venous System
20. Respiratory Inflammation and Infection
21. Restrictive and Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders
22. Renal Disorders
23. Urological Disorders
24. Endocrine Disorders
25. Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome
26. Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
27. Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
28. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
29. Disorders of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Small Intestine
30. Common Disorders of the Large Intestine
31. Infection, Inflammation, and Cirrhosis of the Liver
32. Gallbladder, Pancreatic, and Bile Duct Dysfunction
33. Cerebrovascular Disorders
34. Chronic and Degenerative Neurological Disorders
35. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
36. Psychobiology of Behavioral Disorders
37. Musculoskeletal Trauma
38. Degenerative Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
39. Infection and Inflammatory Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
40. Cancer
41. Skin Disorders
42. Burns
43. Eye Disorders
44. Ear Disorders
45. Pediatric Disorders
46. Pathological Concepts of Aging
47. SIRS, Sepsis, Shock, MODS, and Death