Understanding Pathophysiology (7th Edition)

Description

Make difficult pathophysiology concepts come to life! Filled with vibrant illustrations, simplified language, and detailed online content Understanding Pathophysiology, 7th Edition delivers the most accurate information on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease across the lifespan. This new edition is fully revised and includes coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics to you with a thorough understanding of conditions affecting the human body. Plus, with over 30 new 3D animations on the companion Evolve site, quick check boxes at the end of each chapter, and disease progression algorithms, this text helps you engage with the fundamental knowledge you need to succeed in nursing school and in practice.

Key Features

• Student resources include animations, review questions, answers to the Quick Check boxes (featured in the text), chapter summary reviews, and case study with answers for select chapters.
• Algorithms throughout the text clarify disease progression.
• Did You Know boxes highlight new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more.
• Quick Check boxes tests your retention of important chapter concepts.
• Risk Factor boxes alert you to important safety considerations associated with specific diseases.
  Summary Review sections provide fast, efficient review of chapter content.
• Geriatric Considerations boxes and Pediatric Considerations boxes highlight key considerations for these demographics in relevant chapters.
• Consistent presentation helps you to better distinguish pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment for each disease.
• Glossary of approximately 1,000 terms familiarizes you with the most difficult or important terminology related to pathophysiology.

Table of Contents

1. PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
   1. Unit 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
   2. Unit Mechanisms of Self-Defense
      1. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing
      2. Adaptive Immunity
      3. Alterations in Immunity NEW
      4. Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense
      5. Stress and Disease
   3. Unit Cellular Proliferation: Cancer
      1. Biology of Cancer
      2. Cancer Epidemiology
      3. Cancer in Children and Adolescents
2. PART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASES
   1. Unit The Neurologic System
      1. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System
      2. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function
      3. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function
      4. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction
      5. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children
   2. Unit The Endocrine System
      
      1. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation
      2. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
      3. Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition NEW
   3. Unit The Hematologic System
      1. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System
      2. Alterations of Hematologic Function
      3. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children
   4. Unit The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
      1. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
      2. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function
      3. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children
   5. Unit The Pulmonary System
      1. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System
      2. Alterations of Pulmonary Function
      3. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children
   6. Unit The Renal and Urologic Systems
      1. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems
      2. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
      3. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children
   7. Unit The Reproductive Systems
      1. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems
      2. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System
      3. Alterations of the Male Reproductive System
   8. Unit The Digestive System
      1. Structure and Function of the Digestive System
      2. Alterations of Digestive Function
      3. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children
   9. Unit The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
      1. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
      2. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function
      3. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children
      4. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument
      5. Alterations of the Integument in Children
      6. Glossary
         
      7. Index

Author Biography

Sue Huether

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Kathryn McCance

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT