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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.07
EAN: 9780323049900
Edition: 4
ISBN: 0323049907
Label: Mosby
Manufacturer: Mosby
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1216
Publication Date: October 31, 2007
Publisher: Mosby
Studio: Mosby






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Product Description:
This easy-to-read textbook provides you with the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the processes of specific diseases with the most accurate, up-to-date information on the treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease. Understanding Pathophysiology, 4th Edition offers complete coverage in clear and concise detail with extensive full-color illustrations to make learning pathophysiology easy.

  • Consistent presentation of each disease includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment to make remembering and learning information easier.
  • Extensive collection of 900 photographs and illustrations vividly illustrate normal anatomy and physiology, cellular mechanisms, disease processes, and clinical manifestations of disease.
  • UNIQUE! Health Alert boxes discuss a broad range of topics from new research, diagnostic studies, preventative care, and more.
  • UNIQUE! Quick Check questions at the end of major sections promote critical thinking to help you apply your knowledge to real-life situations.
  • UNIQUE! Risk Factor boxes illustrate the risk factors associated with specific diseases.
  • Pediatric content presented in nine separate chapters provides thorough coverage of how various disease processes specifically affect children.
  • Special headings highlight aging content within adult chapters to help you address the specialized needs of older patients.
  • Did you Understand? end-of-chapter summaries help you review the major concepts presented in each chapter.
  • Disease pathways throughout illustrate normal and compensatory physiology and pathophysiology.


  • Includes extensively updated content based on the most current research available.
  • Approximately 200 new full-color drawings, as well as hundreds of improved illustrations, clarify concepts to make content more easily understandable.
  • Over 50 new Health Alert boxes present the most current research available.
  • Electronic Resources listed at the beginning of each chapter direct you to additional materials on the companion CD and Evolve site.
  • A glossary of over 850 terms helps you learn the often-difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.




Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - great book!
I got this book for an advanced nursing class....it's great. Diagrams and pictures help you understand the concepts and the language is easy to follow when reading.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great
The book is wonderful and it came with a CD-ROM to help further my learning.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Understanding Pathophysiology
This textbook was the one recommended for the class I am taking. It was shipped out in a timely manner.

The textbook was brand new as stated and contained the CD. Everything arrived as expected in great condition.

Thanks,
Sherry



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - More Mosby garbage
Mosby published books never fail to disappoint. This book is unorganized, inaccurate, and poorly worded just like a typical Mosby book. There is no point in updating with new editions, this book is hopeless and the world would be a better place if it was taken off the market. In fact, I will celebrate the day Mosby publishing company goes out of business. I have been tortured with their heinous nursing books for far too long. I am an online student and have read fantastic textbooks, this is NOT one ... Read More



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Utter disappointment!
I'm a practicing RN for the last 13 years. This book is req'd in my APRN patho class. I must say that all 40+ students hate this book. We have found MULTIPLE mistakes. Prime example: on pg. 363 the book is describing a scissor gait. It states, "The legs are abducted so they touch each other." This is just one of many outright mistakes the book makes. Also, the tests and quizzes provided to instructors have many blatant errors in the answer key (ie-the "correct" answer in the answer key is not necessarily ... Read More





 

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