Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Visual

Absorb the fundamentals, Grasp the vital principles of pathophysiology, with a full range of colorful drawings, photos, diagrams, and flowcharts that explain: cell parts and functions, including how cells adapt, divide, and deal with injury, stress, and disease, the pathophysiology of common disorders that arise in the major body systems-cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematologic, immune, endocrine, renal, integumentary, and reproductive, step-by-step guidance on how to recognize the symptoms of each disease or disorder. A colorful intro to pathophysiology in nursing, This easy-to-relate-to, fully illustrated guide works perfectly as: backup to class materials, to help demystify pathophysiology concepts, a practical study guide for the NCLEX® or certification exam, a map to pathophysiology principles as they apply to a wide range of disorders, explaining how and why they develop. Essential clinical know how, Absorb vital tips and clinical insights with these helpful chapter features: Vision Quest - Colorful end-of-chapter quizzes-puzzles, riddles, and multiple choice questions-that help you retain vital information, Risky business - Risk factors to be aware of while treating each condition, How it happens - The physiological process that creates a particular disease or disorder, What to look for-A list of symptoms for a particular condition, Age-old story - How a disease or disorder develops and presents, according to the patient's age, Memory board - Visual tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatments. Book jacket.