Description
Book SynopsisThis first-of-its-kind text integrates the 3 Ps - pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment - into an integrative whole that reflects the real-world of how students learn and nurses practice. This groundbreaking approach promotes a deeper understanding of these three essential and often challenging content areas.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Foundations of Integrative Practice
- I. Adult
- 1. Hypertension
- 2. Diabetes Mellitus
- 3. Obesity
- 4. IBS and IBD
- 5. Myocardial Infarction
- Case Study 1 (Adult): Glaucoma
- II. Maternity
- 6. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
- 7. Gestational Diabetes
- 8. High-Risk Pregnancy
- 9. Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Case Study 2 (Maternity): Vaginal Bleeding
- III. Newborn
- 10. Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn
- 11. Congenital Heart Disease
- 12. : Respiratory Conditions
- 13. Prematurity and Newborn Conditions
- Case Study 3 (Newborn): Nutrition
- IV. Pediatrics
- 14. Asthma
- 15. Allergic and Hypersensitivity Disorders
- 16. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- 17. Traumatic Brain Injury
- 18. Otitis Media
- Case Study 4 (Pediatrics): Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- V. Geriatric
- 19. Healthy Aging
- 20. Heart Failure
- 21. Pneumonia
- 22. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 23. Chronic Kidney Disease
- Case Study 5 (Geriatric): Osteoporosis
- VI. Mental Health Disorders across the Lifespan
- 24. Altered Cognitive Function
- 25. Anxiety and Depression
- 26. Psychotic Disorders
- 27. Substance Abuse Disorders
- Case Study 6 (Mental Health): ADHD
- Appendix: Answers to Review Questions
