Understanding Pathophysiology

Gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and processes of disease! Understanding Pathophysiology, Eighth Edition 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^(R) 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.

• NEW! Case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX^(R) Exam (NGN) are provided on the Evolve website, helping you develop clinical judgment
• NEW! Content updates address infectious disease, COVID-19 and post-COVID conditions, systemic pathophysiologic effects of obesity, cancer epidemiology, and more
• NEW! Additional new algorithms show the pathophysiologic pathways and progression of disease
• Consistent presentation of each disease includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment
• Lifespan content 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
• More than 1000 illustrations include photographs showing pathologic features of disease as well as micrographs showing normal and abnormal cellular structure
• Risk Factor boxes show how certain risk factors are associated with specific diseases
• Quick Check boxes appear at the end of major sections and are designed to help you recall the most important content
• End-of-chapter Summary Reviews highlight the major concepts presented in each chapter
• Did You Know boxes discuss new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more
• Key Terms are bolded, and listed with page numbers at the end of each chapter
• Student resources on Evolve include animations, review questions, chapter summaries, and answers to the Quick Check questions