A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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Page 11
... occasion to be grateful for the minis- trations of a skillful and efficient nurse , or annoyed by the blunders of an awkward and incompetent one ; and yet it is only within a comparatively short time that the importance of special and ...
... occasion to be grateful for the minis- trations of a skillful and efficient nurse , or annoyed by the blunders of an awkward and incompetent one ; and yet it is only within a comparatively short time that the importance of special and ...
Page 17
... occasion to assume such responsibility . Here military discipline should prevail , and implicit , unquestioning obedience be the first law for the nurse , as for the sol- dier . In private practice there is more room for the exercise of ...
... occasion to assume such responsibility . Here military discipline should prevail , and implicit , unquestioning obedience be the first law for the nurse , as for the sol- dier . In private practice there is more room for the exercise of ...
Page 20
... 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 smoothly and easily , no matter what difficulties and annoyances ...
... 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 smoothly and easily , no matter what difficulties and annoyances ...
Page 25
... occasion a great deal of annoyance . The sick - room should be as far as possible remote from the noises and odors of the house and of the street . It should be solidly built , having walls thick enough to deaden external sounds , and ...
... occasion a great deal of annoyance . The sick - room should be as far as possible remote from the noises and odors of the house and of the street . It should be solidly built , having walls thick enough to deaden external sounds , and ...
Page 42
... on the bed , leaning against it , or in any way shaking it , occasions great discomfort to the patient . Sometimes , even the touch of the bed- clothes can not be endured . They may then be 42 A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING .
... on the bed , leaning against it , or in any way shaking it , occasions great discomfort to the patient . Sometimes , even the touch of the bed- clothes can not be endured . They may then be 42 A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING .
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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.