Understanding Pathophysiology 7th Edition by Sue E. Huether & Kathryn L. McCance (2019)

Understanding Pathophysiology, 7th Edition by Sue E. Huether and Kathryn L. McCance is the most accessible, visually rich, and student-friendly pathophysiology textbook available — the trusted resource that helps nursing and allied health students make difficult pathophysiology concepts come to life. Published by Mosby/Elsevier, this comprehensive text delivers the most accurate and current information on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease across the lifespan.

The 7th Edition is fully revised to include coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics, providing students with a thorough understanding of conditions affecting the human body. The companion Evolve site features over 30 new 3D animations that make complex disease processes vivid and memorable, plus quick check boxes at the end of each chapter and disease progression algorithms that reinforce clinical reasoning and exam readiness.

Rich student resources include animations, review questions, answers to Quick Check boxes, chapter summary reviews, and case studies with answers — all designed to help nursing students engage with the fundamental knowledge needed to succeed in nursing school and in clinical practice. The text is ideal for pathophysiology courses in LPN, RN, and BSN programs, and is a valuable preparation resource for the NCLEX® exam.

Key topics include: cellular biology, inflammation and immunity, genetics and epigenetics, fluid and electrolyte balance, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, renal disorders, gastrointestinal pathophysiology, endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal disease, and cancer biology. The definitive pathophysiology text for nurses and allied health students at all levels.