Book that outlines common disorders/diseases? Any suggestions?

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I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good manual/text/resource that strictly contains the common diseases/disorders/homeostatic imbalances for each of the body systems.

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Two suggestions:

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications, by Joyce Lefever McKee, current edition

5-Minute Clinical Consult, current edition

Both available at your favorite online store.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I bought the clinical companion that goes with my textbook. It may be what you are looking for. The isbn code is 978-0323222358.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

If you're up for a major investment - or have any family that would be open to giving you a really meaningful gift that will be relevant for your entire career - I'd recommend Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. I think that it's in the 13th edition now. I use mine all the time. When I got my first one as a grad student ( a few editions ago), there was an option to register for the online version & discounted copies of any new editions as they are published. This is the gold standard. Used by many medical schools. You won't find anything better.

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Thanks for the suggestions guys!

HouTx,

Thanks for the suggestion. That book looks like a great Investment indeed. I'm most likely going to be getting it!

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HouTx,

Does the Guyton and Hall textbook go into detail on pathophysiology or is it more focused on physiology with side-notes about diseases/disorders?

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