chapter explores the hematologic system and its common disorders and discusses how
to care for patients who experience them.
CHAPTER 5 NERVOUS SYSTEM
The nervous system is the body’s command center that receives impulses and sends
an appropriate response. In this chapter you will learn about the disorders that cause
the malfunctioning of the nervous system and the interventions that mitigate neuro-
logical problems.
CHAPTER 6 MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
The musculoskeletal system is the body’s superstructure that provides strength and
movement. In this chapter you will learn about disorders of the musculoskeletal sys-
tem and the treatments for restoring its functions.
CHAPTER 7 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
The body receives nourishment and excretes waste through the gastrointestinal system.
Any disorder of the GI tract might disrupt the body’s ability to store carbohydrates,
lipids, and protein, all of which are used to energize cells. You will learn about these
disorders and what to do about them in this chapter.
CHAPTER 8 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
The endocrine system is the body’s messenger. It turns on and off messages that direct
the action of organs. Endocrine disorders cause chaos, as messages become misdi-
rected. Endocrine system disorders and what to do about them are presented in this
chapter.
CHAPTER 9 GENITOURINARY SYSTEM
Reproductive organs and the urinary system come from the same embryological
origin, which is why they are combined in the genitourinary system. Disruptions of
the genitourinary system are caused by a variety of disorders, some associated more
with one gender than the other. In this chapter you will learn about these disorders
and the treatments which can correct them.
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