A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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... preparation of woman now available for her especial work and rule in the home sphere . By combining theory with ... prepared not merely to give information and lay down rules , but to guide systematic training on a practical subject ...
... preparation of woman now available for her especial work and rule in the home sphere . By combining theory with ... prepared not merely to give information and lay down rules , but to guide systematic training on a practical subject ...
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... preparing each case for ready examination . She will know from the nature of the case what is to be done ; the clothing must be conveniently arranged without undue exposure ; sometimes it will be necessary to put screens about the ...
... preparing each case for ready examination . She will know from the nature of the case what is to be done ; the clothing must be conveniently arranged without undue exposure ; sometimes it will be necessary to put screens about the ...
Page 32
... prepared to suit the nature of the case . A list of his clothes must be made , and carefully verified . Such as need it are to be sent to the wash , or to the disinfecting tank , others put away in the closet belonging to his bed . He ...
... prepared to suit the nature of the case . A list of his clothes must be made , and carefully verified . Such as need it are to be sent to the wash , or to the disinfecting tank , others put away in the closet belonging to his bed . He ...
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... prepare for the doctor a written record of everything noteworthy which has occurred during the night . For work to go on smoothly , there needs to be the greatest harmony and accord among all the nurses . They have devoted themselves to ...
... prepare for the doctor a written record of everything noteworthy which has occurred during the night . For work to go on smoothly , there needs to be the greatest harmony and accord among all the nurses . They have devoted themselves to ...
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... prepared for long occupancy , by fastening with safety - pins to the mattress . Be careful that the sheet is put on straight , for , if not , it will draw into wrinkles , and , if pinned , be likely to tear . There should not be a ...
... prepared for long occupancy , by fastening with safety - pins to the mattress . Be careful that the sheet is put on straight , for , if not , it will draw into wrinkles , and , if pinned , be likely to tear . There should not be a ...
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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.