Science in Nursing and Health Care

Tony Farine, Mark A. Foss

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Pearson Education Limited
29 March 2007

Nursing

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, its 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. Its packed with applications and real-life examples that show how relevant a good understanding of science is to your everyday practice.

By: Tony Farine, Mark A. Foss
Imprint: Pearson Education Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 930g
ISBN: 9780131869028
ISBN 10: 0131869027
Pages: 502
Publication Date: 29 March 2007
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Expressing numbers and SI units Homeostasis - keeping the body in balance The physical world and basic chemistry Water, electrolytes and body fluids Acids, bases and pH balance Pressure, fluids, gases and breathing Biological molecules and food Energy in the body Heat and body temperature Force, mechanics and biomechanics Electricity, magnetism and medical equipment Light and vision Sound and hearing Radiation in diagnosis and treatment Genetics in health and illness Microbiology Glossary Index

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.

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Science in Nursing and Health Care

Tony Farine, Mark A. Foss

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