A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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Page 13
... keep the patient in the state most favorable for the action of this reparative ten- dency , is especially the vocation of the nurse , and it is beyond a doubt that those who best understand this , and have the fullest acquaintance with ...
... keep the patient in the state most favorable for the action of this reparative ten- dency , is especially the vocation of the nurse , and it is beyond a doubt that those who best understand this , and have the fullest acquaintance with ...
Page 18
... Keep him with a clean skin , clean clothes , clean air , and clean surroundings generally , and much will be done toward satisfying your patient's needs . This , of course , includes the strictest attention to your own person , which ...
... Keep him with a clean skin , clean clothes , clean air , and clean surroundings generally , and much will be done toward satisfying your patient's needs . This , of course , includes the strictest attention to your own person , which ...
Page 20
... keep the invalid quies- cent and contented is good for him ; all occasions of excitement bad . A tranquil , peaceful , though cheery atmosphere should prevail . As far as possible , let every- thing appear to the patient to be moving ...
... keep the invalid quies- cent and contented is good for him ; all occasions of excitement bad . A tranquil , peaceful , though cheery atmosphere should prevail . As far as possible , let every- thing appear to the patient to be moving ...
Page 27
... keep the weight entirely off the body . A bed - rest , a commode , and similar small conven- iences may be desirable , but the fewer superfluous things the better . All the furniture should be of the simplest possible style ; elaborate ...
... keep the weight entirely off the body . A bed - rest , a commode , and similar small conven- iences may be desirable , but the fewer superfluous things the better . All the furniture should be of the simplest possible style ; elaborate ...
Page 28
... Keep rocking - chairs out of the room . 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 ...
... Keep rocking - chairs out of the room . 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 ...
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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.