Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 67-73.e11 , September 2008

Measuring venous insufficiency objectively in the clinical setting

  • Teresa J. Kelechi, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Teresa J. Kelechi, PhD, RN, Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, 99 Jonathan Lucas Street, MSC 160, Charleston, SC 29425.
    • ,
  • Phyllis A. Bonham, PhD, RN

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doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2008.05.002

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 67-73.e11 , September 2008

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