Vital Disease Information for Your Success in Nursing amp160 Ready yourself for the realities of professional nursing practice with this proven approach to pathophysiology. Distilling needtoknow disease content in a clear accessible formatamp160Porthamprsquosamp160Essentials of Pathophysiologyamp160offers concise yet complete coverage of how the body works to help you establish the scientific foundation essential to success in your nursing career. amp160 Approachable presentationamp160builds understanding from basic to advanced concepts and defines key terms as you progress.ampldquoChunkedamprdquo contentincludingamp160Learning Objectives Key Pointsamp160boxes andamp160Summary Conceptsamp160sectionshighlights critical points for reflection.Fullcolor illustrationsamp160clarify the clinical manifestations of diseases and disease processes.Review Exercisesamp160at the end of each chapter test your retention and identify areas for further study.Referencesamp160provide fast efficient access to normal laboratory values in both conventional and SI units as well as a comprehensive glossary.Narrated animationsamp160referenced by icons in the text and available online enhance your understanding of the most challenging and clinically relevant concepts.