Essentials Of Orthopaedic Nurse Care
An orthopaedic nurse is a specialty nurse trained in orthopaedic problems such as fractures and is an expert in neurovascular status monitoring, traction, casting and continuous motion therapy.
- March 1,2008 | ISSN 1940-6967
- American Society of Registered Nurses ®
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