The 10th edition of Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States continues a legacy of excellence by providing comprehensive, nursing-focused ...
The 10th edition of Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States continues a legacy of excellence by providing comprehensive, nursing-focused coverage designed to help grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health. The book’s unique emphasis on “concepts" of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders, helps students grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health.
Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States Tenth Edition Tommie L. Norris, DNS, RN Meet today’s clinical challenges with the trusted authority in pathophysiology
Make the most of your pathophysiology course and master the knowledge to ensure clinical success. Trusted for more than 30 years and updated to reflect today’s nursing challenges, this engaging text makes complex concepts accessible and helps you easily and confidently grasp normal body function, the effects of disease on body systems, and the body’s ability to compensate and adapt. This edition also considers the many technological advances that allow healthcare providers to diagnose earlier and with more accuracy.
Highlights of the Tenth Edition
Approachable presentation builds understanding from basic to advanced concepts and defines key terms as you progress.
“Chunked” content keeps you focused on the most critical information and helps you review salient points efficiently.
Unit-Opening Case Studies , which are revisited in one or more chapters in the unit, bring pathophysiology to life and equip you for success in clinical practice.
Approximately 1,000 vibrant illustrations clarify the clinical manifestations of diseases and disease processes.
Understanding boxes break physiologic processes and phenomena into their sequential parts, providing insight into the many opportunities for disease to disrupt the processes.
Key Points boxes and In Summary sections reduce the need for memorization and help you incorporate important points into broader conceptual units.
NEW! Pediatric Considerations and Geriatric Considerations boxes in each chapter specify how the chapter content applies to these two special populations.
NEW! Concept Mastery Alerts explain topics that students can find confusing.
Review Exercises at the end of each chapter test your retention and identify areas for further study.
References provide fast, efficient access to normal laboratory values in both conventional and SI units, as well as a comprehensive glossary.
Narrated animations referenced by icons in the text and available online enhance your understanding of the most challenging and clinically relevant concepts.
Edition
10
ISBN/ISSN
9781496377562
Product Format
Vitalsource Interactive eBook
Table
0
Edition
10
Publication Date
October 8, 2018
Tommie L. Norris
Rupa Lalchandani
Unit I- Concepts of Health and Disease
Ch 1- Concepts of Health and Disease
Unit II- Cell Function and Growth
Ch 2- Cell and Tissue Characteristics
Ch 3- Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death
Ch 4- Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
Ch 5- Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Ch 6- Neoplasia
Unit III- Disorders of Integrative Function
Ch 7- Stress and Adaptation
Ch 8- Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte, and Acid Base Balance
Unit IV- Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
Ch 9- Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing
Ch 10- Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Ch 11- Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Ch 12- Disorders of the Immune Response
Unit V- Disorders of Neural Function
Ch 13- Organization and Control of Neural Function
Ch 14- Somatosensory Function, Pain, and Temperature
Ch 15- Disorders of Motor Function
Ch 16- Disorders of Brain Function
Ch 17-Sleep and sleep disturbances
Ch 18- Disorders of Thought, Emotion, and Memory
Unit VI- Disorders of Special Sensory Function
Ch 19- Disorders of Visual Function
Ch 20- Disorders of Hearing and Vestibular Function
Unit VII- Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
Ch 21- Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System
Ch 22- Disorders of Hemostasis
Ch 23- Disorders of Red Blood Cells
Ch 24- Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues
Unit VIII- Disorders of Cardiovascular Function
Ch 25- Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System
Ch 26- Disorders of Blood Flow
Ch 27- Disorders of Cardiac Function
Ch 28 Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm
Unit IX- Disorders of Respiratory Function
Ch 29- Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
Ch 30- Respiratory Tract Infections and Neoplasms
Ch 31- Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
Unit X- Disorders of Renal Function
Ch 32- Structure and Function of the Kidney
Ch 33- Disorders of Renal Function
Ch 34- Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Ch 35- Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract
Unit XI- Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Ch 36- Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System
Ch 37- Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Ch 38- Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Function
Ch 39- Alterations in Nutritional Status
Unit XII- Disorders of Endocrine Function
Ch 40- Mechanisms of Endocrine Control
Ch 41-Disorders of Endocrine Control
Unit XIII- Disorders of Genitourinary and Reproductive Function
Ch 42- Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive System
Ch 43- Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Ch 44- Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System
Ch 45- Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Ch 46- Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit XIV- Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function
Ch 47- Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Ch 48- Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, Neoplasms
Ch 49- Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolism Disorders
Ch 50- Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders
Unit XV- Disorders of Integumentary Function
Ch 51- Structure and Function of the Skin
Ch 52- Disorders of Skin Integrity and Function
Case Studies: Each unit opens with a case study that introduces a patient's case history and symptoms. Throughout some of the chapters in that unit, more information is added to the case as it relates to the information being presented, showing students an example of a real-life application of the content.
Objectives: Objectives appear at the beginning of each major section of content to provide a focus for your study. After you have finished each of these areas of content, you may want to go back and make sure that you have met each of the objectives.
Key Terms and Glossary: It is essential for any professional to use and understand the vocabulary of his or her profession. Throughout the text, you will encounter key terms in bold purple. This is a signal that a word and the ideas associated with it are important to learn. In addition, a glossary is provided to help you expand your vocabulary and improve your comprehension of what you are reading. The glossary contains concise definitions of frequently encountered terms. If you are unsure of the meaning of a term you encounter in your reading, check the glossary in the back of the book before proceeding.
“Key Points” Boxes: One of the ways to approach learning is to focus on the major ideas or concepts rather than trying to memorize a list of related and unrelated bits of information. Healthcare providers must apply these concepts in the clinical setting, which requires an understanding of the underlying etiology, histology, symptoms, risk factors, and hallmark features of a particular disease. As you have probably already discovered, it is impossible to memorize everything that is in a particular section or chapter of the book. Not only does your brain have a difficult time trying to figure out where to store all the different bits of information, your brain does not know how to retrieve the information when you need it. Most important of all, memorized lists of content can seldom, if ever, be applied directly to an actual clinical situation. The “Key Points” boxes guide you in identifying the major ideas or concepts that form the foundation for truly understanding the major areas of content. When you understand the concepts in the “Key Points” boxes, you will have a framework for remembering and using the facts given in the text.
“In Summary” Boxes: The “In Summary” boxes at the end of each main section provide a review and a reinforcement of the important content that has been covered. Use the summaries to ensure that you have covered and understood what you have read.
“Understanding” Boxes: “Understanding” boxes focus on the physiologic processes and phenomena that form the basis for understanding disorders presented in the text. This feature breaks a process or phenomenon down into its component parts and presents it in a sequential manner, providing an insight into the many opportunities for disease processes to disrupt the sequence.
“Geriatric Considerations” and “Pediatric Considerations” Boxes: “Geriatric Considerations” and “Pediatric Considerations” boxes at the end of each chapter provide insight on how the content of the chapter is reflected in these two populations. These lifespan considerations highlight variations that can be attributed to age--for example, the immaturity of the immune system of newborns and the decreased phagocytic action in older adults, both of which increase the risk for disease.
Interactive learning resources appeal to a variety of learning styles. As mentioned previously in this preface, icons in the text direct readers to relevant resources
Concept Mastery Alerts: Concept Mastery Alerts clarify fundamental nursing concepts to improve the reader’s understanding of potentially confusing topics, as identified by Misconception Alerts in Lippincott’s Adaptive Learning Powered by prepU
Concepts in Action Animations bring physiologic and pathophysiologic concepts to life, explaining concepts that are difficult to understand.
Journal Articles offer access to current articles relevant to each chapter and available in Wolters Kluwer journals to familiarize students with nursing literature.
Interactive Tutorials include graphics and animations and provide interactive review exercises.
Review Exercises: The Review Exercises at the end of each chapter are designed to help you integrate and synthesize material, and to help you verify your understanding of the material presented. . If you are unable to answer a question, reread the relevant section in the chapter. (Answers are available at http://thepoint.lww.com/Porth10e for instructors.)
Your cart cannot contain products from multiple regions.
If you click continue, items in the cart from the previous
region will be removed. To keep items from the previous
region in your cart, click cancel.
This item is not related to current region.
AAOS members get an exclusive discount. Please click continue to log in as an AAOS member.
AHA members get an exclusive discount. Please click continue to log in as an AHA member.