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Understanding Pathophysiology

  • 7th Edition - June 17, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Sue E. Huether, Kathryn L. McCance
  • Language: English

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

Key features

  • 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

Table of contents

PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Unit 1: The Cell


1. Cellular Biology

2. Genes and Genetic Diseases

3. Epigenetics and Disease

4. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

5. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Unit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense

6. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

7. Adaptive Immunity

8. Alterations in Immunity NEW

9. Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

10. Stress and Disease

Unit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer

11. Biology of Cancer

12. Cancer Epidemiology

13. Cancer in Children and Adolescents

PART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASES
Unit 4: The Neurologic System


14. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

15. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

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

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

18. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Unit 5: The Endocrine System

19. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

20. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

21. Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition NEW

Unit 6: The Hematologic System


22. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

23. Alterations of Hematologic Function

24. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Unit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

25. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

26. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

27. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Unit 8: The Pulmonary System

28. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

29. Alterations of Pulmonary Function

30. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Unit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems

31. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

32. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

33. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Unit 10: The Reproductive Systems

34. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

35. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

36. Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Unit 11: The Digestive System

37. Structure and Function of the Digestive System

38. Alterations of Digestive Function

39. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Unit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

40. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

41. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

42. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

43. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

44. Alterations of the Integument in Children

Product details

  • Edition: 7
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 26, 2020
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Sue E. Huether

Professor Emeritus Sue E. Huether works in the College of Nursing at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Kathryn L. McCance

Professor Kathryn L. McCance works at the College of Nursing at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah