Preceded by Pathophysiology / Theresa Capriotti, Joan Parker Frizzell. 2016.

"Pathophysiology, in its simplest definition, is the study of the altered processes of the body as a result of a disease or disorder. It provides the key to understanding core components of care, such as why certain drugs are chosen, how to assess clinical manifestations, and how to choose interventions and prioritize care.This book and its digital components strive to keep pathophysiology oriented in the clinical context, never forgetting the patient"--

"Pathophysiology is the study of the altered processes of the body as a result of a disease or disorder. A solid understanding of pathophysiology builds a strong foundation for later nursing and health sciences courses. This book strives to keep pathophysiology oriented in the clinical context never forgetting the patient rather than on science alone"--Provided by publisher.

Bridge the gap between the science of disease and clinical patient care! Interpret clinical manifestations. Determine the correct inventions. Understand treatment options. . Connect drug actions and therapeutic goals. This easy-to-understand text introduces the pathophysiologic processes of the common conditions that you'll encounter in clinical settings. Chapters organized by organ systems help you understand the relationships between the pathologic event and the patient assessment data, laboratory findings, and diagnostic testing results. You'll develop the foundational knowledge you need to effectively select the appropriate nursing interventions to deliver the best patient care. Click here for a preview of the book. Visit www.DavisAdvantage.com to learn more.

Text Connects key concepts to practice and patient care for the diseases and disorders that will be encountered most frequently in practice. Promotes critical thinking and clinical judgment by emphasizing the 'whys' and 'hows' of clinical presentation and treatment plans. Focuses on the patient-centered role of the nurse, with clear and well-defined nursing coverage. Presents Nursing Management clearly and consistently using the nursing process to identify and reinforce the nurse's responsibilities as a member of an inter-professional care team. Organizes Nursing Interventions into 'Assessments, ' 'Action, ' and 'Teaching' categories with rationales relating back to the underlying physiology and pathophysiology. Incorporates the critical care content important for new nurses. Davis Advantage--Personalized Learning and Quizzing Personalized Learning Creates personalized learning plans tailored to students' individual needs to help them build a strong foundation and make the connections to Med-Surg topics. Reinforces learning and engages students through videos and interactive activities to drive mastery. Tracks students' progress every step of the way; students know exactly how they're doing and where they need to focus their studies. Davis Edge Quizzing Challenges students to think at higher cognitive levels with over 2,000 NCLEX(R)-style questions that align with the Medical-Surgical Nursing text with page references. Includes self-grading that provides immediate feedback as each quiz is completed. Promotes in-depth understanding and comprehension with comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect responses. Builds students' confidence for the difficult alternate-format questions, including 'select all that apply' and 'ordered response'. Prepares students for course exams, ATI, HESI, and NCLEX(R) exams with test-taking strategies and tips. Makes studying and reviewing on the go even easier with access to the ebook version of the text.

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