By Lucie Dlugasch & Marilyn McGrath
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning (2023) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 9781284255614
Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse delivers a comprehensive and clinically focused exploration of disease processes and their physiological mechanisms, tailored specifically for advanced practice nurses (APNs) and graduate nursing students.
The 2nd edition integrates evidence-based research, clinical case studies, and diagnostic reasoning to connect pathophysiologic concepts with real-world nursing practice. It covers major organ systems, disease mechanisms, and current approaches to diagnosis and management, emphasizing the nurse practitioner’s role in patient assessment and clinical decision-making.
Key features include:
Updated content aligned with current clinical guidelines and research.
Full-color illustrations and tables that clarify complex concepts.
Case studies and “Advanced Practice Focus” sections linking theory to care delivery.
Designed to support DNP and MSN-level coursework and clinical application.
An essential reference for nurse practitioner programs, Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse bridges foundational science and advanced clinical practice.