Neal Cook, Andrea Shepherd, Jennifer Boore

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This updated second edition brings together text, video, full-colour illustrations, interactive activities and more, to provide nursing students with a comprehensive guide to understanding the healthy functioning of the human body.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd
• 2 Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 656
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 197mm x 252mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 1580g
• ISBN-13: 9781526460318
• ISBN-10: 1526460319
• Artikelnr.: 59909929

Autorenporträt

Neal Cook is a Professor of Nursing and Head of School at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Neal is also President of the European Association of Neuroscience Nurses and an Executive Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Neal has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students across a number of courses since he commenced working in higher education. Neal is also passionate about person-centred practice, a key focus of his research, practice and educational activities. He has worked in the fields of neurosciences and critical care since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education and research. Neal has published clinical, research and education papers in the fields of education and neurosciences and remains very active in these endeavours. He remains clinically active in neurosciences and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Part 1: Introductory Concepts
Chapter 1: Homeostasis in Person-Centred Nursing
Chapter 2: The Human Cell
Chapter 3: Genetic and Epigenetic Control of Biological Systems
Chapter 4: The Human Microbiome and Health
Part 2: Control and Coordination
Chapter 5: The Nervous System: Control of Body Function
Chapter 6: Special and General Senses: Responding to the Environment
Chapter 7: The Endocrine System: Control of Internal Functions
Part 3: Preservation of the Internal Environment
Chapter 8: The Digestive System: Nutrient Supply and Waste Elimination
Chapter 9: Metabolism and Liver Function
Chapter 10: The Respiratory System: Gaseous Exchange
Chapter 11: The Renal System: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 12: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Internal Transport
Part 4: Support and Protection of the Internal Environment
Chapter 13: The Immune System: Internal Protection
Chapter 14: Skin and Temperature Regulation
Chapter 15: The Musculoskeletal System: Support and Movement
Part 5: The Next Generation
Chapter 16: The Reproductive Systems
Chapter 17: Development through the Life Span
Glossary
Appendices