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General
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2022 |
Authors: |
Alsg
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Dimensions: |
274 x 216 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
240 |
Edition: |
4th Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-119-63466-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
Nursing & ancillary services >
General
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LSN: |
1-119-63466-0 |
Barcode: |
9781119634669 |
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