A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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Page 32
... light , usually fluid , diet only , until special direc- tions are received . In the same way every event brings its own de- mands for more or less time and attention . After twelve hours , the day nurses will be relieved by 32 A TEXT ...
... light , usually fluid , diet only , until special direc- tions are received . In the same way every event brings its own de- mands for more or less time and attention . After twelve hours , the day nurses will be relieved by 32 A TEXT ...
Page 33
... lights down early , and to do her work with as little commotion as possible . Before she goes off in the morning , besides making a verbal report to the head nurse , she must prepare for the doctor a written record of everything ...
... lights down early , and to do her work with as little commotion as possible . Before she goes off in the morning , besides making a verbal report to the head nurse , she must prepare for the doctor a written record of everything ...
Page 41
... light and soft , but can not be well cleaned or disinfected . A patient sleeping under one should be carefully watched , as it is likely to in- duce excessive perspiration . If one desires to avoid the BEDS AND BED - MAKING . 41.
... light and soft , but can not be well cleaned or disinfected . A patient sleeping under one should be carefully watched , as it is likely to in- duce excessive perspiration . If one desires to avoid the BEDS AND BED - MAKING . 41.
Page 42
... light is employed , is best behind him . Nothing should be allowed under the bed , nor should there be any drapery to prevent free circulation of air below it . The bed should stand steadily , not to be easily jarred . Sitting on the ...
... light is employed , is best behind him . Nothing should be allowed under the bed , nor should there be any drapery to prevent free circulation of air below it . The bed should stand steadily , not to be easily jarred . Sitting on the ...
Page 45
... bed , and the first taken away . This is easy if the mattress is not too thick and heavy . If the patient is light , the easiest way of all may be to carry him , putting one arm under the knees BEDS AND BED - MAKING . 45.
... bed , and the first taken away . This is easy if the mattress is not too thick and heavy . If the patient is light , the easiest way of all may be to carry him , putting one arm under the knees BEDS AND BED - MAKING . 45.
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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.