NURS 116 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Sequela, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease
9 Jan 2019
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Learning objectives: define pathophysiology, explain how the knowledge of etiology and pathogenesis are used to predict clinical, manifestations of disease, describe the disease process under the topics of etiology, pathophysiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and prognosis. 6: describe the kinds of information about disease that can be gained through an. Identify the general factors affecting the expression of disease in a particular person. understanding: of the concepts of epidemiology, describe the patterns of disease in populations and the levels of prevention. Pathophysiology: concepts of altered health states by hannon & porth, 2nd canadian edition. Pathology deals w/ study of structural and functional changes that cause or bring about disease. Cellular changes and effects that such changes have on total body function. 1948 who preamble of constitution defined health as state of complete physical, mental, social well-being; not just absence of disease and infirmity. Attain lives free of preventable disease, disability, premature death, and injury.
