Description
Know the how and why of common conditions—and assess them accurately—with the newly updated
Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition .
Fully illustrated in the popular
Made Incredibly Visual style, this essential guide offers easy-to-follow explanations for the causes and mechanisms of numerous common disorders, listing symptoms and indications for each. Use this as the perfect study guide for the NCLEX® or certification exam, to support class materials, and to absorb the pathophysiology principles every nurse needs to know.
Absorb the expert wisdom and insights of this invaluable guide . . .
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Walks you through the development stages of numerous diseases and disorders , illustrating their cellular process, symptoms, and effects on tissue and organs
- Explains cell parts and their functions , as well as cell division, adaptation, injury, and stress and disease
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Hundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams explaining key concepts and providing clear direction on how to recognize common conditions
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Supports accurate diagnosis and treatment – Common disorders for each major body system, such as:
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Cardiovascular – Acute coronary syndromes, aortic aneurysms, cardiomyopathy
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Respiratory – ARDS, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer
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Neurologic – Alzheimer’s, cerebral aneurysm, migraine headaches
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Gastrointestinal – Cholecystitis, cirrhosis, Crohn’s disease
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Musculoskeletal – Carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disk, osteoarthritis
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Hematologic – Anemia, leukemia, sickle cell disease
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Immune – AIDS, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis
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Endocrine – Adrenal hypofunction, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome
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Renal – Acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, pyelonephritis
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Integumentary – Acne, burns, pressure ulcers
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Reproductive – Breast, cervical, ovarian, and prostate cancer
- Special chapter features:
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Vision Quest – End-of-chapter quizzes in the form of puzzles, riddles, and multiple-choice questions, to help you retain vital information
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Risky business – Risk factors to be aware of while treating each condition
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How it happens – The physiological process that creates a particular condition
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What to look for – A list of symptoms for each condition
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Age-old story – Discusses how a condition develops and presents, according to the patient’s age
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Memory board - Visual tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatments
