Nursing Catalogue 2016

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Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, Fourth Edition, International Edition Carol Mattson Porth 978-1-4511-9432-6 • October 2014 • Softbound • 8.375” x 10.875” • 1248 pp. 978-1-4511-9080-9 • North American Edition: Available in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands only

Prepare your students for their future careers with Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, Fourth Edition . This clear, readable, and student-friendly text delivers “need to know” disease content, along with the essential foundation in science that nursing, physician assistant, pharmacology, advanced health science, and medical students need to succeed in their future careers. Approaching the topic as an exploration of pathophysiology, the book relates normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of disease and provides concise yet complete coverage of how the body works. The Fourth Edition builds on the book’s extremely successful art program and the “Understanding” feature and incorporates summary concept boxes after each section. In addition, an expanded, robust, and flexible suite of supplements, including a Study Guide, over 40 advanced 3-D animations, prepU, and Lippincott’s CoursePoint, provide students with all the tools they need to succeed. Features • Updated, reorganized, revised, and condensed, the book provides the most critical and current “need to know” pathophysiology content. • The Third Edition’s Chapter 8 has been split into two chapters: “Disorders of Fluid” and “Electrolyte Balance and Disorders of Acid- Base Balance.” • A new series of advanced 3D narrated animations help students master difficult pathophysiological concepts. • Tables and Charts present complex information in a memorable and easy-to-understand manner. • Special considerations icons highlight content relevant to infants and children, pregnant women, and older adults. • An organization by body systems features an initial introductory chapter on Structure and Function of the particular body system with subsequent chapters focusing on clinically relevant disorders.

Pathophysiology

Table of Contents Unit 1: Cell and Tissue Function Ch. 1: Cell Structure and Function Ch. 2: Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging Ch. 3: Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and Fever Ch. 4: Cell Proliferation and Tissue Regeneration and Repair Ch. 5: Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance Ch. 6: Genetic and Congenital Disorders Ch. 7: Neoplasia Unit 2: Integrative Body Functions Ch. 8: Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Ch. 9: Stress and Adaptation Ch. 10: Disorders of Nutritional Status Unit 3: Hematopoietic Function Ch. 11: Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissue Ch. 12: Disorders of Hemostasis Ch. 13: Disorders of Red Blood Cells Unit 4: Infection and Immunity Unit 5: Circulatory Function Unit 6: Respiratory Function Unit 7: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function Unit 8: Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Function

Unit 9: Endocrine System Unit 10: Nervous System Unit 11: Genitourinary and Reproductive Function

Unit 12: Musculoskeletal Function Unit 13: Integumentary Function

Study Guide for Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, Fourth Edition Brian Kipp 978-1-4511-9293-3 •September2014 •Softbound •8.375”x10.875” •416pp. •100 Illus.

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