This text covers course material for nursing students in all types of nursing programmes. Core topics include normal cell structure and function and the pathophysiology of common disorders in all major body systems. Each chapter reviews anatomy and physiology, history and physical examination, diagnostic tests and major treatments. The accompanying Windows-compatible Study Smart disk includes 250 NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions to help the student succeed with exams and take the NCLEX-RN with confidence.
Preeminent pathology practitioner, author, and instructor Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD skillfully provides you with the rich understanding of disease mechanisms you need to succeed on the USMLE and beyond.
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No matter which area in the healthcare field you may enter, this book provides essential preparation for conditions encountered in clinical practice.
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This edition also considers the many technological advances that allow healthcare providers to diagnose earlier and with more accuracy.
Pathophysiology: An Introduction to the Mechanisms of Disease
The textbook for students, studying the basic course of pathophysiology in English, is organized according to the module principle and contains summary of lectures on the specific module`s topic, tests, clinico-pathophysiological and ...
The authors of this book are commended for their contribution to the literature on pathophysiology and its application to the health professions.
Drawing on the expertise of new co-author Sheila Grossman, the Ninth Edition maintains its comprehensive depth, while paring down content where appropriate and replacing descriptive content with striking art. (Approximately 600 ...