Care of the patient with a fractured neck of femur.
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چکیده
I work is a busy trauma ward. A high percentage of people admitted have sustained a fractured neck of femur following a fall either at home or in the street. Every patient admitted has his or her own individual risks and reasons for why he or she fell.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 14 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999