Phlebotomy Essentials
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ISBN: 9781451194524
Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher: JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
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a patient has been prescribed an alteplase infusion.
describe the mechanism of action, and aim of therapy for Amelia, identify guidelines for this medication, and
identify ONE risk of this therapy
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