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Review
. 2004;18(33):43-52; quiz 54, 56.
doi: 10.7748/ns2004.04.18.33.43.c3602.

Stroke: holistic care and management

Elizabeth Mitchell  1 , Kevin Moore
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Review

Stroke: holistic care and management

Elizabeth Mitchell et al. Nurs Stand. 2004.

Abstract

Stroke can have a devastating effect on a patient's life and that of his or her family. This article discusses the causes and effects of stroke and outlines the role of the nurse in the rehabilitation of a patient after stroke with reference to the National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke (RCP 2002).

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