From Book News, Inc. Intended for beginning nursing students and practicing nurses, this book covers the basic pathophysiology of common adult health problems. Organized by body system, each section reviews the anatomy and physiology and includes a listing of diagnostic measures relevant to that system. The epidemiology of illness, pathophysiological processes, and goals for management are emphasized. A diagram, chart, or table accompanies each disease process discussed. The authors are nurse educators.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Book Description Quick Look Nursing is a series that provides information from the nursing core curriculum in a very unique format that sets it apart from anything else available. Designed for nursing students in basic-first level degree programs as well as practicing nurses, these essential texts are helpful as course texts or supplements, aids for preparation for course examinations, and as tools to prepare for the NCLEX. These thorough books are organized into short chapters accompanied by comprehensive illustrations of the subject matter, allowing students to grasp a large amount of information quickly, maximizing their study time. Each book in the Quick Look Nursing series offers questions and explanations at the end of each section as a means for accurate and immediate self-assessment. Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology is designed to assist nursing students and practicing nurses with basic pathophysiology of common adult health problems likely to be encountered in either the inpatient or outpatient setting. Organized by a body system approach, each section begins with a brief review of anatomy and physiology and includes a listing of diagnostic measures pertinent to that system. With the Quick Look format, common health problems associated with a particular system are discussed and goals for managing them are provided. Chapters within each section focus on major adult health problems with an emphasis on epidemiology of illness, pathophysiological process occurring, and goals for managing the condition. A diagram, chart, or table accompanies each disease process discussed. Written by nurse educators, this exciting text highlights the areas nursing students must know to provide safe, effective nursing care. The format and size of this text make it easy to bring into any clinical setting. Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology is designed to provide nursing students and practicing nurses with a convenient, portable reference tool.
Book Info Southern Connecticut State Univ., Bridgeport. Text assists nursing students and nurses in the basic pathophysiology of adult health problems commonly encountered in inpatient and outpatient settings. Organized by body system approach, each section contains a review, diagnostic measures, and diagrams. Softcover. DNLM: Disease--Nurses' Instruction.
About the Author Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Pathophysiology FROM THE CRITICS Booknews Intended for beginning nursing students and practicing nurses, this book covers the basic pathophysiology of common adult health problems. Organized by body system, each section reviews the anatomy and physiology and includes a listing of diagnostic measures relevant to that system. The epidemiology of illness, pathophysiological processes, and goals for management are emphasized. A diagram, chart, or table accompanies each disease process discussed. The authors are nurse educators. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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