Caring for the patient with a disorder of the nervous system
9 Caring for the patient with a disorder of the nervous system Anatomy at a glance 1 Physiology you need to know Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) Head injury Brain tumours Degenerative…
Women’s health
8 Women’s health Anatomy at a glance 1 Physiology you need to know Major conditions Interruptions to pregnancy Abortion Ectopic pregnancy Tumours of the ovary Carcinoma of the cervix Breast…
Caring for the patient with respiratory problems
2 Caring for the patient with respiratory problems Anatomy at a glance 1 Physiology you need to know Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Pneumonia Pulmonary tuberculosis Respiratory failure Ten…
The cardiovascular system
1 The cardiovascular system 1Anatomy at a glance Physiology you need to know Angina pectoris Myocardial infarction Hypertension Heart failure Peripheral vascular disease Deep vein thrombosis Ten top tips ANATOMY…
Caring for the patient with a disorder of the urinary system
7 Caring for the patient with a disorder of the urinary system Anatomy at a glance 1 Physiology you need to know Urinary tract infection Incontinence Benign prostatic hyperplasia Prostate…
Caring for the patient with a haematological disorder
3 Caring for the patient with a haematological disorder Anatomy at a glance 1 Physiology you need to know Anaemia Leukaemia Malignant lymphomas Ten top tips ANATOMY AT A GLANCE…
Biological basis for understanding psychiatric disorders and treatments
CHAPTER 3 Biological basis for understanding psychiatric disorders and treatments Mary A. Gutierrez, Jerika T. Lam and Mary Ann Schaepper Objectives 1. Discuss major functions of the brain and how psychotropic…
Feeding, eating, and elimination disorders
CHAPTER 18 Feeding, eating, and elimination disorders Carissa R. Enright Objectives 1. Compare and contrast the signs symptoms (clinical picture) of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. 2. Describe the biological,…
Depressive disorders
CHAPTER 14 Depressive disorders Mallie Kozy and Margaret Jordan Halter Objectives 1. Compare and contrast major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder. 2. Explore disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and its impact on children….
Psychosocial needs of the older adult
CHAPTER 30 Psychosocial needs of the older adult Leslie A. Briscoe Objectives 1. Describe mental health disorders that may occur in older adults. 2. Discuss the importance of pain assessment, and identify…
