Understanding Pathophysiology / Edition 7

by Sue E. Huether MS, PhD, Kathryn L. McCance MS, PhD

Overview

Make difficult pathophysiology concepts come to life! Filled with vibrant illustrations, simplified language, and detailed online content Understanding Pathophysiology, 7^th 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.

• 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.

• NEW! Chapters on Alterations in Immunity and Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition feature the latest coverage of these hot topics.
• NEW! Additional coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics gives you a comprehensive understanding of conditions and cell growths that affect the human body.
• NEW! Streamlined content and illustrations ensures content is at an appropriate level for undergraduate students.
• NEW! More than 1000 illustrations in the text and 30+ new 3D animations on companion Evolve site bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323639088
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	10/28/2019
Edition description:	7th ed.
Pages:	1116
Sales rank:	438,192
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Sue E. Huether, RN, PhD

Kathryn L. McCance, RN, PhD

Table of Contents

Introduction to Pathophysiology

PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Unit 1: The Cell

1. Cellular Biology

2. Genes and Genetic Diseases

3. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

4. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Unit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense

5. Innate and Adaptive Immunity

6. Hypersensitivities and Immune Deficiencies

7. Infection

8. Stress and Disease

Unit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer

9. Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

10. Cancer Epidemiology

11. Cancer in Children

PART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASES

Unit 4: The Neurologic System

12. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

13. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

14. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function

15. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

16. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Unit 5: The Endocrine System

17. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

18. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Unit 6: The Hematologic System

19. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

20. Alterations of Hematologic Function

21. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Unit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

22. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

23. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

24. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Unit 8: The Pulmonary System

25. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

26. Alterations of Pulmonary

27. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Unit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems

28. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

29. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

30. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Unit 10: The Reproductive Systems

31. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

32. Alterations of the Reproductive Systems Including Sexually Transmitted Infections

Unit 11: The Digestive System

33. Structure and Function of the Digestive System

34. Alterations of Digestive Function

35. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Unit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

36. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

37. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

38. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

39. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

40. Alterations of the Integument in Children

Glossary

Index

Appendix: Common Laboratory Values

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

A visually engaging, easy-to-use introduction to pathophysiology

Editorial Reviews

"It explains basic celluar biology, genetics and the immune response in health, before disucssing how these can be altered in disease..The text is well written and it is clear  that the  authors aim to make difficult concepts readily understandable. Extensive high-quality artwork complements he text and the images illstrating disease descriptions help the reader to visualise the information...there is excellent information on 'lifespan alterations', with a particular focus on paediatrics and ageing.The extensive online materials on the associated Evolve website look fantastic, with useful review questions, animations, critical thinking questions and weblinks. Overall, this an exceptional resource that I would recommend highly to all those with an interest in pathophysiology."

Nursing Standard, August 2012

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Joyce L. Melius, MSN, RN, CCRN, CS (Southwestern Adventist University)
Description: This book is a comprehensive, simple review of normal and pathological alterations in physiological function across the lifespan from childhood to aging adults.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide basic and easy-to-comprehend information about pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease.
Audience: This edition is meant to be an elementary version of pathophysiology and the intended audiencer is the beginning level practitioner in healthcare areas. This would also be excellent text for undergraduate nursing classes.
Features: The book is divided into two parts. In the first section the contributors discuss the cell, basic cell function, immunity, and alteration in function (cancer). The second section of the book contains reviews of the body system by system and diseases related to each system. Each unit begins with a chapter or two on normal physiology. In the following chapters pathological changes from normal are reviewed. The last chapter in each unit includes a discussion of alteration in physiological function in children. Each chapter has great color illustrations highlighting the core concepts. There are also illustrations and information boxes regarding health promotion and risk management called "Health Alert." There are information boxes called "Quick Check" in which thought-provoking questions are asked in an attempt to stimulate some critical thinking. At the end of each chapter there is a concise review called "Did You Understand." The book also comes with an interactive CD in which a variety of enhanced learning activities and a printable chapter summary are provided.
Assessment: I would recommend this book for those teaching and reviewing basic pathophysiology. There are many positive improvements since the first edition. The book has wonderful color illustrations, useful health promotion information, easy to follow algorithms, and thought-stimulating information boxes.

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