A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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Page 23
... avoided , and strict impartiality preserved , but at the same time the greatest patience and gentleness may be exhibited , and all possible regard for the comfort of the patients . 2 CHAPTER II . The model sick - room - Its INTRODUCTORY ...
... avoided , and strict impartiality preserved , but at the same time the greatest patience and gentleness may be exhibited , and all possible regard for the comfort of the patients . 2 CHAPTER II . The model sick - room - Its INTRODUCTORY ...
Page 26
... Avoid wall- papers of conspicuous tone or regularly recurrent figures . Better than any paper is paint , or a hard - finished sur- face which can be scrubbed . The monotony may be broken by pictures , but judgment needs to be exercised ...
... Avoid wall- papers of conspicuous tone or regularly recurrent figures . Better than any paper is paint , or a hard - finished sur- face which can be scrubbed . The monotony may be broken by pictures , but judgment needs to be exercised ...
Page 27
... avoided . Every- thing should be substantial and in good repair . Ill - fit- ting blinds , rattling windows , and creaking doors , are nuisances demanding speedy remedy . Many slight and apparently unimportant noises , which are ...
... avoided . Every- thing should be substantial and in good repair . Ill - fit- ting blinds , rattling windows , and creaking doors , are nuisances demanding speedy remedy . Many slight and apparently unimportant noises , which are ...
Page 28
... Avoid wearing clothes that rustle , or shoes that squeak . If coal must be put on the fire , bring it in wrapped in a paper , and lay it on , paper and all . Use a wooden rather than a metallic poker to rake the fire . Noise which is ...
... Avoid wearing clothes that rustle , or shoes that squeak . If coal must be put on the fire , bring it in wrapped in a paper , and lay it on , paper and all . Use a wooden rather than a metallic poker to rake the fire . Noise which is ...
Page 36
... avoided by getting everything ready , even to the smallest detail , before beginning any process . Have a clear idea in mind of what is to be done , and never get excited . You will then be able to be prompt without hurrying , quiet and ...
... avoided by getting everything ready , even to the smallest detail , before beginning any process . Have a clear idea in mind of what is to be done , and never get excited . You will then be able to be prompt without hurrying , quiet and ...
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Page 132 - Carrageen moss, pour over it two cups of boiling water, and let it stand where it will keep hot, but not boil, for two hours.