The Gastrointestinal System
CHAPTER 8 The Gastrointestinal System PATRICIA RADOVICH, RN, MSN, CNS, FCCM SYSTEMWIDE ELEMENTS Physiologic Anatomy 1. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract (Figure 8-1) FIGURE 8-1 Digestive tract of the human being. (From…
The Endocrine System
CHAPTER 6 The Endocrine System KIM LITWACK, PhD, RN, CFNP, FAAN SYSTEMWIDE ELEMENTS Physiologic Anatomy 1. Definition of a hormone a. Hormones are molecules that are synthesized and secreted by specialized cells…
23. Connecting clinical and theoretical knowledge for practice
CHAPTER 23. Connecting clinical and theoretical knowledge for practice Jane Conway and Margaret McMillan LEARNING OBJECTIVES Those who have read this chapter should be able to: • appreciate the interaction…
21. Becoming a critical thinker
CHAPTER 21. Becoming a critical thinker Steve Parker LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the completion of this chapter, the student will be able to: • describe the essential nature of critical thinking…
2. Visioning the future by knowing the past
CHAPTER 2. Visioning the future by knowing the past Madonna Grehan LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter, students should be able to: • understand the benefits of having a knowledge…
22. Using informatics to expand awareness
CHAPTER 22. Using informatics to expand awareness∗ Moya Conrick and Anthony C. Smith LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: • articulate and…
17. Becoming a nurse leader
CHAPTER 17. Becoming a nurse leader Patricia M. Davidson LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: • describe the social, economic and political…
18. Healthy communities
CHAPTER 18. Healthy communities the evolving roles of nursing Gay Edgecombe and Ray Stephens LEARNING OBJECTIVES When you have completed this chapter, you will be able to: • identify key…
19. Diversity in the context of multicultural Australia
CHAPTER 19. Diversity in the context of multicultural Australia implications for nursing practice Akram Omeri and Lynette Raymond LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this chapter, the student should be able…
15. Technology, skill development and empowerment in nursing
CHAPTER 15. Technology, skill development and empowerment in nursing Alan Barnard LEARNING OBJECTIVES When you have read this chapter, you should be able to: • explain the importance of technology…
