This module covers material found in McCance & Huether, Chapters 1 -13. To assist your study, each learning activity will be referenced to a specific chapter. You will find it helpful to have read the referenced text material prior to beginning the learning activities.
Module Objectives:
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pathophysiology of cellular function. As you
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| Analyze acid-base abnormalities and their effect on cellular
function. |
Review Chapter 3 in McCance |
| Distinguish the effects of body fluid/electrolyte abnormalities on cellular function. | Review Chapters 1 & 3 in McCance |
| Describe the physiologic effects of stress. | Review Chapter 10 in McCance
Recognizing Your Stress - Take a stress test for yourself! Remember to take care of yourself. |
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the genetic basis of disease and abnormalities. |
Review Chapters 4 & 5 in McCance |
Analyze altered cellular growth patterns and the
resulting symptomology. |
Review Chapters 2, 11 - 13 in McCance
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| Characterize the components and functions of the immune response. |  Review
Chapter 6, 7 & 8 in McCance
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| Evaluate the cellular effects of inflammation and infection. | Review Chapter 8 & 9 in McCance Developing a Pathophysiology Critical Event Flow Chart: Inflammatory Response |
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