Description
This reference book is a study and review aid that provides students with additional information on this extensive and especially difficult subject area. Each chapter presents the student with a clear list of objectives and important nursing responsibilities to help educate the patient. Visual cues help the student retain the information by expressing the material in a fun, engaging manner with activities created to appeal to students of different learning styles. NCLEX® Review questions follow the end of each chapter to help check the students understanding of key topics and to perform necessary review.
Product Details
Reference
36159
EAN13
9781416030485
ISBN
9781416030485
Data sheet
Publication date
2006
Issue number
2
Cover
paperback
Pages count
728
Dimensions (mm)
191 x 235
Weight (g)
1093
Chapter 1: Alterations in Immune and Inflammatory Response A: Hypersensitivity Reactions B: Excessive Immune Responses C: Immunodeficiency Disorders and Autoimmune DisordersChapter 2: Alterations in Neuro Function A: Acute Cerebral Disorders B: Ischemic Disease and Stroke C: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Disorders D: CNS Inflammation and Infection E: Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function F: Genetic and Developmental Disorders G: Pain SyndromesChapter 3: Alterations in Hemostasis and Coagulation A: Coagulation Disturbances B: Disorders of Erythropoiesis and Erythrocyte FunctionChapter 4: Alterations in Blood Flow and Blood Pressure A: Disorders of the Arterial Circulation B: Disorders of the Venous Circulation C: HypertensionChapter 5: Alterations in Cardiovascular Function A: Disorders Resulting from Structural Defects B: Endocardial and Valvular Disorders C: Myocardial Disorders D: Pericardial Disorders E: Ischemic Heart Disease F: ArrhythmiasChapter 6: Alterations in Respiratory Function A: Restrictive Lung Diseases B: Infectious Lung Diseases C: Obstructive Lung Diseases D: Pulmonary MalignanciesChapter 7: Alterations in Endocrine Function A: Pituitary Disorders B: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders C: Adrenal Disorders D: DiabetesChapter 8: Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function A: Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Dysfunction B: Disorders of the Esophagus C: Diseases of the Stomach D: Diseases of the Pancreas E: Diseases of the Intestines F: Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder G: Nutritional Disorders H: Malignancies of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 9: Alterations in Urinary Tract Function A: Functional Disorders of the Genitourinary Tract B: Infectious Diseases of the Genitourinary Tract C: Obstructive Disorders of the Genitourinary Tract D: Glomerular Disorders of the Genitourinary Tract E: Renal Failure F: Hereditary Diseases of the Genitourinary Tract G: Malignancies of the Genitourinary TractChapter 10: Alterations in Genital and Reproductive Function A: Male Reproductive Diseases B: Female Reproductive Diseases C: Infectious Diseases D: Reproductive MalignanciesChapter 11: Alterations In Musculoskeletal Function A: Skeletal and Soft Tissue Disorders B: Alterations in Bone Mass and Structure C: Infectious ProcessesChapter 12: Alterations in Visual and Auditory Function A: Disorders of the Eye B: Disorders of the EarChapter 13: Alterations in Integumentary Function A: Infectious Diseases of the Skin B: Inflammatory Disorders C: Malignancies of the Skin D: Burns New! Chapter 14: Alterations in Neuropsychiatric Function New! A: Schizophrenia B: Mood Disorders C: Eating Disorders