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Science in Nursing and Health Care Tony Farine

Science in Nursing and Health Care By Tony Farine

Science in Nursing and Health Care by Tony Farine


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Summary

Shows you how science concepts relate to nursing and health care. This book includes coverage of Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology; and, application to nursing and health. It includes practice points which relate the concepts to clinical practice. It also includes self test questions that test your learning.

Science in Nursing and Health Care Summary

Science in Nursing and Health Care by Tony Farine

The basic scientific principles underlying health care become clear with this straightforward, engaging and applied book.

The authors of Science in Nursing and Health believe that in order to provide the best patient care, it's necessary to understand the diverse areas of science that inform it. Written in a question and answer format, this book will show you how science concepts relate to nursing and health care. It's packed with applications and real-life examples that show how relevant a good understanding of science is to your everyday practice.

About Tony Farine

Mark Foss and Tony Farine both teach at the School of Nursing, University of Nottingham, having worked for many years as nurses in clinical practice.

Table of Contents

  1. Expressing numbers and SI units
  2. Homeostasis - keeping the body in balance
  3. The physical world and basic chemistry
  4. Water, electrolytes and body fluids
  5. Acids, bases and pH balance
  6. Pressure, fluids, gases and breathing
  7. Biological molecules and food
  8. Energy in the body
  9. Heat and body temperature
  10. Force, mechanics and biomechanics
  11. Electricity, magnetism and medical equipment
  12. Light and vision
  13. Sound and hearing
  14. Radiation in diagnosis and treatment
  15. Genetics in health and illness
  16. Microbiology
  • Glossary
  • Index

Additional information

GOR001915458
9780131869028
0131869027
Science in Nursing and Health Care by Tony Farine
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2007-03-29
502
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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