Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119219477 ISBN 13: 9781119219477

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2017

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology continues to be an accessible and comprehensive introductory text to pathophysiology, written specifically for nursing and healthcare students to assist in the understanding of human anatomy, and the complex disease patterns that affect normal physiology.

Thoroughly updated, and with full-colour illustrations throughout, this new edition incorporates additional learning features including reflective questions at the end of each chapter, investigation boxes, medication alerts, red flags to indicate essential information to be aware of when providing care, vital signs boxes relating to physiological measurements as well as inclusion of the National Early Warning Score.

With emphasis placed on a multidisciplinary approach, Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology highlights the importance of contemporary, safe, and effective practice in an environment in which the delivery of care is constantly evolving.

About this title

About the Author

Ian Peate OBE is Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George's University of London and Kingston University London, and Head of School at the School of Health Studies, Gibraltar.

From the Back Cover

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology continues to be an accessible and comprehensive introductory text to pathophysiology, written specifically for nursing and healthcare students to assist in the understanding of human anatomy, and the complex disease patterns that affect normal physiology.

Thoroughly updated, and with full-colour illustrations throughout, this new edition incorporates additional learning features including reflective questions at the end of each chapter, investigation boxes, medication alerts, red flags to indicate essential information to be aware of when providing care, vital signs boxes relating to physiological measurements as well as inclusion of the National Early Warning Score.

With emphasis placed on a multidisciplinary approach, Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology highlights the importance of contemporary, safe, and effective practice in an environment in which the delivery of care is constantly evolving.

A companion website is available at
www.wiley.com/go/fundamentalsofappliedpathophysiology3e featuring:

• Interactive multiple choice questions
• True/False exercises
• Word-searches
• Glossary flashcards
• Label the diagram activities
• Image bank
• Further reading and resources
  

From the Inside Flap

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology continues to be an accessible and comprehensive introductory text to pathophysiology, written specifically for nursing and healthcare students to assist in the understanding of human anatomy, and the complex disease patterns that affect normal physiology.

Thoroughly updated, and with full-colour illustrations throughout, this new edition incorporates additional learning features including reflective questions at the end of each chapter, investigation boxes, medication alerts, red flags to indicate essential information to be aware of when providing care, vital signs boxes relating to physiological measurements as well as inclusion of the National Early Warning Score.

With emphasis placed on a multidisciplinary approach, Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology highlights the importance of contemporary, safe, and effective practice in an environment in which the delivery of care is constantly evolving.

A companion website is available at
www.wiley.com/go/fundamentalsofappliedpathophysiology3e featuring:

• Interactive multiple choice questions
• True/False exercises
• Word-searches
• Glossary flashcards
• Label the diagram activities
• Image bank
• Further reading and resources
  

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119219477
• ISBN 13: 9781119219477
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 624
• Editor: Peate OBE Professor Ian