Pathophysiology Applied to Nursing Practice - Softcover

Chang, Esther

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0729537439 ISBN 13: 9780729537438

Publisher: Mosby Australia, 2005

Synopsis

This valuable resource is designed to provide a foundation for understanding major pathophysiological processes, applied pharmacology, and related nursing implications. It includes a holistic framework for assessing major health problems, based on fundamental concepts drawn from biological and behavioral sciences. The book's engaging case study approach builds in complexity with each chapter, illustrating applications of pathophysiology and pharmacology to nursing practice.

• Content has been assembled by academics and expert clinicians with input from physiologists, pharmacists, medical practitioners and other health professionals.
• Easy-to-follow body system organization explores pathophysiology concepts related to each system.
• The clinical case study approach featuring realistic scenarios emphasizes application of pathophysiology and pharmacology concepts in nursing practice.
• Each chapter includes questions and reflective learning exercises to reinforce important concepts.
• A holistic framework is presented as a method for assessing major health problems.
• Key aspects of biological and behavioral sciences are integrated into the chapters.

About this title

About the Author:

Esther Chang, RN, CM, Abpp (AdvNsg), DipNEd MEdAdmin PhD FCN (NSW), Professor, School of Nursing, Family and Community Health, University of Western Sydney, NSW, Australia; and John Daly, RN, BA, BHSc (Nurs), MEd (Hons), PhD, FCN (NSW), FRCNA, Professor and Head, School of Nursing, Family and Community Health, University of Western Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby Australia
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0729537439
• ISBN 13: 9780729537438
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 504