Contents
1 The human body 1
Estella Jo Wetzel, DNP , APRN, FNP-C
2 Genetics 23
Mary K. Jones, DNP , CNM, ENP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
3 Chemical organization 35
Rachel Koransky-Matson, DNP , FNP-C, APRN
4 Integumentary system 47
Amy L. Slusher, MSN, NP-C
5 Musculoskeletal system 57
Amy E. Potter, DNP , MSN, RN, CNL, EBP-C
6 Neurosensory system 76
Mary K. Jones, DNP , CNM, ENP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
7 Endocrine system 110
Amy E. Potter, DNP , MSN, RN, CNL, EBP-C
8 Cardiovascular system 131
Alan C. Eddison, DNP , APRN
9 Hematologic system 148
Rachel Koransky-Matson, DNP , FNP-C, APRN
10 Immune system 162
Shelba Durston, MSN, RN, CCRN
11 Respiratory system 178
Leigh Ann Trujillo, MSN, RN
12 Gastrointestinal system 203
Margaret Gingrich, MSN, CRNP
13 Nutrition and metabolism 229
Amy L. Slusher, MSN, NP-C
14 Urinary system 249
Katrin Moskowitz, DNP , FNP , PMHNP
15 Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases 269
Margaret Gingrich, MSN, CRNP 16 Reproductive system 293
Laura M. Willis, DNP , APRN-CNP
17 Reproduction and lactation 317
Laura M. Willis, DNP , APRN-CNP
Appendices 343
Practice makes perfect 344
Shelba Durston, MSN, RN, CCRN
Glossary 362
Study cards 366
Shelba Durston, MSN, RN, CCRN
Index 403