Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher: JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
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how does loss of mobility affect a persons life due to osteoarthritis, reduced balance, lack of insight of safety, having dementia which makes her a high falls risk. having hip replacement, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and reduced physical activity
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