Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives

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• Full-color illustrations compare normal anatomy and physiology to pathophysiology.


• X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasound pictures, nuclear studies, ECGs, pathology samples, anatomical diagrams, tables, figures, and algorithms illustrate key concepts.


• Unique “Making the Connections” boxes link symptom, assessment finding, pathophysiologic mechanism, diagnostic test result, treatment, and nursing interventions.


• “Clinical Concept” boxes throughout explain how key concepts apply to clinical practice.


• Concise summaries at the end of each chapter cover the most important concepts of disease processes.


• Flowcharts make it easy to follow pathophysiologic processes.


• A special emphasis on the clinical applicability of pathophysiology develops the critical-thinking skills essential to selecting appropriate interventions.


• Content on pathophysiologic mechanisms on a molecular level and genetic concepts in relevant disorders help students to understand common disease processes, diagnostic tests, and treatments based on altering cell mechanisms.

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Davis Advantage—Personalized Learning and Quizzing

• Personalized Learning
  
  
  
  • Creates personalized learning plans tailored to each student’s individual needs to help them build a strong foundation and connect pathophysiologic processes to the conditions they’ll encounter in clinical settings.
  
  
  • Reinforces learning and engages students through videos and interactive activities to drive mastery.
  
  
  • Tracks students’ progress every step of the way; students know exactly how they’re doing and where they need to focus their studies.
  
  
  
  

• Davis Edge Personalized Quizzing
  
  
  
  • Features over 1,800 NCLEX^®-style questions that align with the Pathophysiology, 2nd Edition and Personalized Learning.
  
  
  • Includes self-grading that provides immediate feedback as each quiz is completed.
  
  
  • Promotes in-depth understanding and comprehension with comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect responses.
  
  
  • Builds students' confidence for the difficult alternate-format questions, including "select all that apply" and "ordered response".
  
  
  • Prepares students for course exams, ATI, HESI, and NCLEX^® exams with test-taking strategies and tips.