Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States
Tenth Edition
Tommie L. Norris, DNS, RN

Meet today’s clinical challenges with the trusted authority in pathophysiology

Make the most of your pathophysiology course and master the knowledge to make sure clinical success. Trusted for more than 30 years and up to date to reflect today’s nursing challenges, this engaging text makes complex concepts accessible and helps you easily and expectantly grasp normal body function, the effects of disease on body systems, and the body’s ability to compensate and adapt. This edition also considers the many technological advances that allow healthcare providers to diagnose earlier and with more accuracy.

Highlights of the Tenth Edition

Approachable presentation builds understanding from basic to advanced concepts and defines key terms as you progress.
“Chunked” content keeps you focused on the most critical information and helps you review salient points efficiently.
Unit-Opening Case Studies, which are revisited in a number of chapters in the unit, bring pathophysiology to life and equip you for success in clinical practice.
Approximately 1,000 vibrant illustrations clarify the clinical manifestations of diseases and disease processes.
Understanding boxes break physiologic processes and phenomena into their sequential parts, providing insight into the many opportunities for disease to disrupt the processes.
Key Points boxes and In Summary sections reduce the need for memorization and let you incorporate important points into broader conceptual units.
NEW!Pediatric Considerations and Geriatric Considerations boxes in each chapter specify how the chapter content applies to these two special populations.
NEW!Concept Mastery Alerts give an explanation for topics that students can find confusing.
Review Exercises at the end of each chapter test your retention and identify areas for further study.
References provide fast, efficient access to normal laboratory values in both conventional and SI units, in addition to a comprehensive glossary.
Narrated animations referenced by icons in the text and to be had online give a boost to your understanding of the most challenging and clinically relevant concepts.