Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives
2nd Edition, Theresa Capriotti, 0803694113, 1719642494, 9780803694118, 9781719642491, 9781719641470, 978-0803694118, 978-1719642491, 978-1719641470
- Full-color illustrations compare normal anatomy and physiology to pathophysiology.
- X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasound pictures, nuclear studies, ECGs, pathology samples, anatomical diagrams, tables, figures, and algorithms illustrate key concepts.
- Unique “Making the Connections” boxes link symptom, assessment finding, pathophysiologic mechanism, diagnostic test result, treatment, and nursing interventions.
- “Clinical Concept” boxes throughout explain how key concepts apply to clinical practice.
- Concise summaries at the end of each chapter cover the most important concepts of disease processes.
- Flowcharts make it easy to follow pathophysiologic processes.
- A special emphasis on the clinical applicability of pathophysiology develops the critical-thinking skills essential to selecting appropriate interventions.
- Content on pathophysiologic mechanisms on a molecular level and genetic concepts in relevant disorders help students to understand common disease processes, diagnostic tests, and treatments based on altering cell mechanisms.