UNDERSTANDING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Learn the essential concepts of pathophysiology and stay up to date on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease with Understanding Pathophysiology, 5th Edition. Filled with vibrant illustrations and complemented by online resources that bring pathophysiology concepts to life, this easy-to-read text delivers the latest, most accurate information on the disease process across the lifespan, giving you the fundamental knowledge you need to move forward in your nursing education.

• Consistent presentation helps you better distinguish pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment for each disease.
• More than 1,000 high-quality illustrations vividly depict clinical manifestations and cellular mechanisms underlying diseases.
• Lifespan coverage details age-specific conditions affecting pediatric, adult, and aging patients in great depth.
• Algorithms throughout the text clarify disease progression.
• Risk Factor boxes alert you to important safety considerations associated with specific diseases.
• Health Alert boxes highlight new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more.