Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology: Advanced Integrative Clinical Concepts

This first-of-its-kind text integrates the 3 Ps—pathophysiology,pharmacology,and physical assessment—into an integrative whole that reflects the real-world of how students learn and nurses practice. This groundbreaking approach promotes a deeper understanding of these three essential and often challenging content areas,paralleling the importance of integration in the planning,delivery,and evaluation of nursing care.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

The groundbreaking text, a first of its kind, seamlessly integrates the 3 Ps—pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment—into an holistic and comprehensive framework that reflects the realities of nursing education and practice. This innovative approach fosters a deeper comprehension of these crucial and often complex content areas, aligning with the significance of integration in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.

The text adopts a lifespan approach, divided into six major population-based sections that cover a wide range of key conditions and disorders that nurses are likely to encounter in their practice. Within each section, the authors provide an in-depth review of the essential pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical exam and assessment information related to the respective disorder. To reinforce the application-focused nature of the text, each section concludes with a case study that presents a new disorder within the specific population covered in that section. This case study approach not only reinforces the authors' practical approach but also develops essential critical-thinking skills in the readers.

By seamlessly integrating the 3 Ps, this text offers a holistic and integrated perspective on nursing care, equipping students and nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Its groundbreaking approach sets a new standard for nursing education and practice, paving the way for a more patient-centered and evidence-based approach to healthcare delivery.

Weight: 1088g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780803675674