Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology is designed to assist nursing students with basic pathophysiology of common adult health problems. Organized by a body systems approach, each section begins with a brief reviewof anatomy and physiology, and includes a listing of diagnostic measures pertinent to that system. Each section focuses on major adult health problems wit an emphasis on epidemiology of illness, pathophysiological process occurring, and goals for managing the condition. A diagram, chart, or table accompanies each disease process.