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Pearson Reviews & Rationales: Pathophysiology with Nursing Reviews & Rationales, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (December 15, 2018) © 2019

  • Mary Ann Hogan

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NCLEX-RN® exam prep for nursing courses covering pathophysiology.

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Pearson Reviews & Rationales: Pathophysiology has prepared thousands of students for NCLEX-RN exam success. Part of a best-selling series, this volume addresses all aspects of the exam covering pathophysiology. It provides a comprehensive outline review, related NCLEX®-style questions and test-taking strategies.

The 4th Edition is fully updated to reflect the 2016 NCLEX-RN Test Plan. It's now available with Pearson Test Prep, an online practice resource with hundreds of NCLEX-style questions and detailed rationales.

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Extensive practice opportunities, updated for the 2016 NCLEX-RN Test Plan

  • Pre- and post-chapter tests with comprehensive rationales assess students' mastery of chapter material following review and study.
  • Practice-to-Pass exercises stimulate critical thinking and reinforce chapter content.

Real clinical scenarios

  • Critical-thinking case studies at the end of each chapter describe real client situations. Complementary open-ended questions ask students how they would provide care for the client or their family.
  • NursingNotes appendix with useful clinical information offers students a quick review and reference resource.

New and updated features of this title

Complete update reflecting the 2016 NCLEX-RN Test Plan

  • UPDATED: A comprehensive topical outline prepares students to master all related content on the 2016 NCLEX-RN exam.
  • REVISED: Chapter learning objectives, NCLEX alerts and a glossary of key terms target concepts likely to be tested on the 2016 NCLEX-RN exam.
  • UPDATED: A refreshed set of test-taking strategies provides dozens of techniques to help students improve their chances of success on the NCLEX-RN and beyond.

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1. Respiratory Health Problems
2. Cardiac Health Problems
3. Vascular Health Problems
4. Neurological Health Problems
5. Musculoskeletal Health Problems
6. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health Problems
7. Gastrointestinal Health Problems
8. Hepatobiliary Health Problems
9. Endocrine and Metabolic Health Problems
10. Renal and Urinary Health Problems
11. Male and Female Reproductive Health Problems
12. Immunological Health Problems
13. Infectious Health Problems
14. Integumentary Health Problems
15. Hematological and Oncological Health Problems
16. Genetic and Developmental Health Problems
17. Multisystem Health Problems

About our author

MaryAnn Hogan, PhD(c), MSN, RN, CNE, has been a nursing educator for over 30 years, currently as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has taught in diploma, associate degree and baccalaureate nursing programs. A former item writer for the CAT NCLEX-RN® exam, Ms. Hogan has been teaching review courses throughout New England for the past 25 years. She has also contributed to publications in the areas of adult health, pharmacology and fundamentals of nursing. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, ANA Massachusetts, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eastern Nursing Research Society, National League for Nursing, and International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing (INDEN).

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