{"product_id":"understanding-pathophysiology","title":"Understanding Pathophysiology","description":"\u003cp\u003eGain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and processes of disease! \u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Pathophysiology, 8th\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eEdition\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e Exam (NGN)\u003c\/b\u003eare provided on the Evolve website, helping you develop clinical judgment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Content updates\u003c\/b\u003e address infectious disease, COVID-19 and post-COVID conditions, systemic pathophysiologic effects of obesity, cancer epidemiology, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Additional new algorithms\u003c\/b\u003e show the pathophysiologic pathways and progression of disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsistent presentation of each disease\u003c\/b\u003e includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLifespan content\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 1000 illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e include photographs showing pathologic features of disease as well as micrographs showing normal and abnormal cellular structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRisk Factor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e show how certain risk factors are associated with specific diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuick Check\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e appear at the end of major sections and are designed to help you recall the most important content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnd-of-chapter \u003ci\u003eSummary Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e highlight the major concepts presented in each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDid You Know \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eboxes\u003c\/b\u003e discuss new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKey Terms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e are bolded, and listed with page numbers at the end of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStudent resources on Evolve \u003c\/b\u003einclude animations, review questions, chapter summaries, and answers to the \u003ci\u003eQuick Check\u003c\/i\u003e questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Publish date - 1\/10\/2025 - Paperback","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53567146983734,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/8714\/8342\/files\/FullSizeRender_f14e50b8-be62-419c-b3e0-72335d8f0beb.jpg?v=1768418251","url":"https:\/\/thenandnowbookshop.com\/products\/understanding-pathophysiology","provider":"Then \u0026 Now Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}