| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 344 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The basics -- Genomics in health care -- Basic and molecular concepts in biology -- Human diversity and variation : we are not all genetically identical -- Types of genetic disorders : influences on chromosome and gene action and inheritance modes -- Prevention, genetic testing, and treatment of genetic disease -- The integration of genetics into nursing courses and curricula -- The application of genomics to pharmacology -- Assessing patients with a genetic "eye" : histories, pedigrees, and physical assessment -- Maternal-child nursing : obstetrics -- Maternal-child nursing : pediatrics -- Adult health and illness and medical-surgical nursing -- Psychiatric and mental health nursing -- Community and public health nursing and genomics -- Trends, social policies, and ethical issues in genomics |
| Summary |
Designated a Doody's Core Title!. REFRESH YOUR GENETIC KNOWLEDGE AND ENHANCE YOUR PATIENT CARE. We now know that genetic factors can cause disease or affect an individual's susceptibility or resistance to disorders and even to treatment. To provide the best nursing care, it is therefore essential that practitioners and students have a basic knowledge of the science of genetics and how it affects the major areas of nursing expertise. To address this need, Dr. Felissa Lashley has created this "essentials" guide specifically for nurses. From genetic factors and trends affecting health c |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-301) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Medical genetics.
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Nursing.
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Genetics, Medical -- methods
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Genetics, Medical
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Nursing
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Nursing Care
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn -- nursing
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Nursing Care -- methods
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nursing (health science)
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Genetic.
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MEDICAL -- Genetics.
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Medical genetics
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Nursing
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780826103482 |
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0826103480 |
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