Vital Disease Information for Your Success in Nursing &160; Ready yourself for the realities of professional nursing practice with this proven approach to pathophysiology. Distilling need-to-know disease content in a clear, accessible format,&160;Porths&160;Essentials of Pathophysiology&160;offers concise yet complete coverage of how the body works to help you establish the scientific foundation essential to success in your nursing career. &160; Approachable presentation&160;builds understanding from basic to advanced concepts and defines key terms as you progress.Chunked content--including&160;Learning Objectives, Key Points&160;boxes, and&160;Summary Concepts&160;sections--highlights critical points for reflection.Full-color illustrations&160;clarify the clinical manifestations of diseases and disease processes.Review Exercises&160;at the end of each chapter test your retention and identify areas for further study.References&160;provide fast, efficient access to normal laboratory values in both conventional and SI units, as well as a comprehensive glossary.Narrated animations&160;referenced by icons in the text and available online enhance your understanding of the most challenging and clinically relevant concepts.