Understanding Pathophysiology

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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
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  • ISBN: 9780323937283
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