Nursing Calculations

The ability to calculate drug doses accurately and quickly is an essential skill. This book uses a diagnostic test to pinpoint the weaknesses in the basic arithmetic required, providing specific exercises to remedy them. It features the examples that are drawn from clinical practice.

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