Understanding Pathophysiology

Gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and processes of disease! <b>Understanding Pathophysiology, Eighth</b><b> Edition</b> provides a concise, comprehensive introduction to the way diseases work and how changes occur in the body as a result. With a clinically focused approach, the book begins by explaining cell structure and function. It then examines alterations by body systems and provides a practical guide to clinical manifestations, summaries of treatment, and health promotion strategies. This edition adds new algorithms, case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX^® Exam, and updated content on COVID-19, obesity, and cancer epidemiology. Written by a team of nursing educators led by Sue Huether, this text helps you develop clinical judgment and apply concepts to practice.<ul><li><b>NEW! Case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX^® Exam (NGN)</b> are provided on the Evolve website, helping you develop clinical judgment</li><li><b>NEW! Content updates</b> address infectious disease, COVID-19 and post-COVID conditions, systemic pathophysiologic effects of obesity, cancer epidemiology, and more</li><li><b>NEW! Additional new algorithms</b> show the pathophysiologic pathways and progression of disease</li><li><b>Consistent presentation of each disease</b> includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment</li><li><b>Lifespan content</b> includes nine separate chapters with pediatric content and special sections on aging within the adult chapters, along with special boxes that highlight aging and pediatric content</li><li><b>More than 1000 illustrations</b> include photographs showing pathologic features of disease as well as micrographs showing normal and abnormal cellular structure</li><li><b><i>Risk Factor</i></b><b> boxes</b> show how certain risk factors are associated with specific diseases</li><li><b><i>Quick Check</i></b><b> boxes</b> appear at the end of major sections and are designed to help you recall the most important content</li><li><b>End-of-chapter <i>Summary Reviews</i></b> highlight the major concepts presented in each chapter</li><li><b><i>Did You Know </i></b><b>boxes</b> discuss new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more</li><li><b><i>Key Terms</i></b> are bolded, and listed with page numbers at the end of each chapter</li><li><b>Student resources on Evolve </b>include animations, review questions, chapter summaries, and answers to the <i>Quick Check</i> questions</li></ul>