Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Advanced Practice Skills During IADLs
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Observe Mrs. Torres, (post femur fracture with PT) and Sister Dorothy (post total hip replacement with OT) as they work side-by-side outside at a skilled nursing facility.
Observe Mrs. Torres, (post femur fracture with PT) and Sister Dorothy (post total hip replacement with OT) as they work side-by-side outside at a skilled nursing facility.
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