A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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... lungs , but its true outline is indicated by a dotted line . Only ten ribs are shown on each side , the eleventh and twelfth ( the floating ribs ) being too short to be included in the section . RIB A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING . FOR THE USE.
... lungs , but its true outline is indicated by a dotted line . Only ten ribs are shown on each side , the eleventh and twelfth ( the floating ribs ) being too short to be included in the section . RIB A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING . FOR THE USE.
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... side , and so much helpfulness on the other , as to tend to develop what may be de- scribed as the maternity of nursing . A sick person is , for the time being , as a child , and INTRODUCTORY - NURSING AND NURSES . 19.
... side , and so much helpfulness on the other , as to tend to develop what may be de- scribed as the maternity of nursing . A sick person is , for the time being , as a child , and INTRODUCTORY - NURSING AND NURSES . 19.
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... an important consideration from a hygienic point of view . The sick - room should be located on the sunny side of the house , having a south or west aspect . Only in exceptional cases , such as inflammation of the eye or brain , is it.
... an important consideration from a hygienic point of view . The sick - room should be located on the sunny side of the house , having a south or west aspect . Only in exceptional cases , such as inflammation of the eye or brain , is it.
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... side . Light is a healthful stimulus , and in the majority of cases not only light but direct sunshine is to be de- sired , partly for the additional cheerfulness which it imparts , but still more because of its actual physical effects ...
... side . Light is a healthful stimulus , and in the majority of cases not only light but direct sunshine is to be de- sired , partly for the additional cheerfulness which it imparts , but still more because of its actual physical effects ...
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... side , so as to reach well over the bed . They may be raised or lowered to any desired height . Bed - trays , with a low rim around three sides . may be used by the patient for all the purposes of a table . They are about thirty inches ...
... side , so as to reach well over the bed . They may be raised or lowered to any desired height . Bed - trays , with a low rim around three sides . may be used by the patient for all the purposes of a table . They are about thirty inches ...
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