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Record Nr.

UNINA9910526014203321

Autore

Tkacs Nancy C.

Titolo

Advanced physiology and pathophysiology : essentials for clinical practice / / Nancy C. Tkacs, PhD, RN, Linda Herrmann, PhD, RN, ACHPN, AGACNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP, Randall Johnson, PhD, RN

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , [2021]

©2021

ISBN

0826177085

9780826177070

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (841 pages)

Disciplina

612

Soggetti

Physiology

Physiology, Pathological

Physiological Phenomena

Pathologic Processes

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

EBL Purchase

3 copies

Nota di contenuto

1. the foundational concepts of clinical practice 2. chemical and biochemical foundations 3. molecular biology, genetics, and genetic diseases 4. cell physiology and pathophysiology 5. infectious disease 6. the immune system and leukocyte function 7. neoplasia 8. blood and clotting9. circulation 10. heart 11. lungs 12. kidneys 13. gastrointestinal tract 14. liver 15. nervous system 16. musculoskeletal system 17. endocrine system

Sommario/riassunto

This advanced physiology and pathophysiology text is designed to address the specific learning needs of future nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced healthcare providers caring for patients across the lifespan. Focusing on practical applications of physiology, it facilitates in-depth understanding of important pathophysiological concepts as they relate to major disorders



commonly seen in clinical practice and includes comprehensive pediatric and geriatric considerations. This knowledge is crucial to providing the foundation required to be an informed and confident clinical decision maker.