Develop clinical judgment, understand the role of social determinants of health in patient care, and build pathophysiological connections to decision-making! An inclusive guide, Applying Pathophysiological Concepts for the NCLEX-RN® helps you understand pathophysiology principles, how they relate to the social determinants of health, and how they relate to improving patient care. Coverage of diseases and disorders is organized by body system, with each chapter including an overview of the topic, a guide to study along with study tips, realistic case studies, and challenge questions asking you to apply your knowledge to clinical situations. Written by noted nurse educator Kaveri Roy, this text features a strong focus on clinical judgment that makes it a perfect study and review tool for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN®.
1. Introduction - p. x 2. List of Illustrations - p. xiii 3. List of Tables - p. xiv 4. 1. Inflammation and immunity - p. 1 5. 2. Genetic disorders and cancer - p. 9 6. 3. Fluid, electrolytes, and arterial blood gases - p. 17 7. 4. Renal diseases - p. 37 8. 5. Hematological disorders - p. 49 9. 6. Cardiac disease part 1 - p. 63 10. 7. Cardiac disease part 2 - p. 75 11. 8. Pulmonary disease part 1 - p. 85 12. 9. Pulmonary disease part 2 - p. 95 13. 10. Endocrine disorders - p. 105 14. 11. Gastrointestinal disorders - p. 121 15. 12. Disorders of liver, gallbladder, and pancreas - p. 133 16. 13. Neurological disorders part 1 - p. 143 17. 14. Neurological disorders part 2 - p. 153 18. 15. Musculoskeletal disorders - p. 165 19. 16. Putting it all together—looking at real patients with multiple comorbidities - p. 179 20. Appendix - p. 185 21. Index - p. 211
Develop clinical judgment, understand the role of social determinants of health in patient care, and build pathophysiological connections to decision-making! An inclusive guide, Applying Pathophysiological Concepts for the NCLEX-RN® helps you understand pathophysiology principles, how they relate to the social determinants of health, and how they relate to improving patient care. Coverage of diseases and disorders is organized by body system, with each chapter including an overview of the topic, a guide to study along with study tips, realistic case studies, and challenge questions asking you to apply your knowledge to clinical situations. Written by noted nurse educator Kaveri Roy, this text features a strong focus on clinical judgment that makes it a perfect study and review tool for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN®.
1. Introduction - p. x 2. List of Illustrations - p. xiii 3. List of Tables - p. xiv 4. 1. Inflammation and immunity - p. 1 5. 2. Genetic disorders and cancer - p. 9 6. 3. Fluid, electrolytes, and arterial blood gases - p. 17 7. 4. Renal diseases - p. 37 8. 5. Hematological disorders - p. 49 9. 6. Cardiac disease part 1 - p. 63 10. 7. Cardiac disease part 2 - p. 75 11. 8. Pulmonary disease part 1 - p. 85 12. 9. Pulmonary disease part 2 - p. 95 13. 10. Endocrine disorders - p. 105 14. 11. Gastrointestinal disorders - p. 121 15. 12. Disorders of liver, gallbladder, and pancreas - p. 133 16. 13. Neurological disorders part 1 - p. 143 17. 14. Neurological disorders part 2 - p. 153 18. 15. Musculoskeletal disorders - p. 165 19. 16. Putting it all together—looking at real patients with multiple comorbidities - p. 179 20. Appendix - p. 185 21. Index - p. 211
