Huether and Mccance's understanding pathophysiology / Mohamed Toufic El-Hussein, Kelly Power-Kean, Stephanie Zettel, Sue E. Huether, Kathryn L. McCance.

Includes index

Part One: Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology. Unit 1: The Cell Unit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense Unit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer Part Two: Body Systems and Diseases. Unit 4: The Neurologic System Unit 5: The Endocrine System Unit 6: The Hematologic System Unit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Unit 8: The Pulmonary System Unit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems Unit 10: The Reproductive Systems Unit 11: The Digestive System Unit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

Prepare for Canadian nursing practice with a solid understanding of pathophysiology and disease! Huether and McCance's Understanding Pathophysiology, 2nd Canadian Edition covers the basic concepts of pathophysiology and disease processes from a Canadian perspective. Clear descriptions and vibrant illustrations make it easier to understand body systems and the mechanisms of disease, and online resources bring pathophysiology concepts to life. Developed for Canadian nursing students by educators Kelly Power-Kean, Stephanie Zettel, and Mohamed Toufic El-Hussein, this text prepares students for success on the Next Generation NCLEX®, CPNRE®, and REx-PN™ and also in clinical practice. NEW! Updated content reflects current Canadian pathophysiology literature and evidence including incidence/prevalence, cultural variations, Canadian research and statistics, Canadian guidelines and standards, and Indigenous health.NEW! Easy-to-read writing style helps you understand and learn complex content.NEW! Case studies in each of the Alterations chapters provide the opportunity to use critical reasoning and clinical judgement to "pull it all together" and demonstrate application of knowledge. NEW! Comorbidities boxes in selected chapters link pathophysiology to pharmacology. NEW! Appendix of normal laboratory values in SI units is included for quick reference. NEW! More than 30 new 3-D animations are included on the Evolve website, bringing difficult concepts and disease processes to life. NEW! Test-preparation tools help you succeed on the Next Generation NCLEX®, CPNRE®, and REx-PN™ -- both in the text and on Evolve!