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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.

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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. New! Increased coverage of Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology New! Increased application to nursing and health Practice points throughout the book relate the concepts to clinical practice. Self test questions throughout test your learning. This book is an ideal foundation text for all nursing and health care courses. Read it and then proceed with confidence to more advanced topics such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and nutrition. 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.

Author Biography

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

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 MicrobiologyGlossaryIndex

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A straightforward, engaging and applied book on the basic scientific principles underlying health care.

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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.

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