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Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Authors: Lucie Dlugasch, Lachel StoryOVERVIEW
Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that serves as a bridge between clinical experience and the advanced knowledge necessary for the role of an APRN. It helps graduate students navigate the data and presentation of symptoms that must be considered when making a diagnosis and recommendation for treatment. This unique text includes expanded pathophysiology content across the life span and information to meet the needs of many advanced practice population areas, including pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, and gerontology. It also incorporates information from both an acute and primary care focus.
The Second Edition was thoroughly updated to offer the latest information and data, including a new section on microbiology and infectious diseases with information on COVID-19, a new section on the endocannabinoid system, new information on genetic testing principles, several newly added psychiatric mental health disorders, and more timely topics. The practical approach to discussing the complex topic of pathophysiology sets Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, Second Edition apart from other texts. With this resource, students will be better prepared to make sound clinical decisions in their APRN role no matter the setting.
Features and benefits
- Features new cases, additional Diagnostics Links, and expanded discussions of prenatal genetic testing, pressure volume in cardiac cycle, influenza and pneumonia, pain transmission, and more.
- NEW Emerging Research section discusses cutting edge information pertaining to genetics, genomics, virology, and many other hot topics.
- Application to Practice case studies in every chapter present common encounters an advanced practice nurse may face in practice, helping students to develop the knowledge to differentiate between clinical presentations, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Every new print copy includes Navigate Premier Access to unlock an interactive eBook, assessments, lecture videos, and learning analytics reporting tools.
- Instructor resources include a sample syllabus, Time on Task, Test Bank, slides in PowerPoint format, and answers to the Application to Practice questions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter 1 Cellular Function
- Chapter 2 Immunity
- Chapter 3 Hematopoietic Function
- Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Function
- Chapter 5 Pulmonary Function
- Chapter 6 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
- Chapter 7 Urinary Function
- Chapter 8 Reproductive Function
- Chapter 9 Gastrointestinal Function
- Chapter 10 Endocrine Function
- Chapter 11 Neural Function
- Chapter 12 Musculoskeletal Function
- Chapter 13 Integumentary Function
- Chapter 14 Sensory Function
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