A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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Page 90
... heralds the approach of death . Pain may be inflamma- tory or neuralgic ; the former is increased by pressure , the latter relieved by it . Get the patient to describe the kind of pain he feels , as well as 90 A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING .
... heralds the approach of death . Pain may be inflamma- tory or neuralgic ; the former is increased by pressure , the latter relieved by it . Get the patient to describe the kind of pain he feels , as well as 90 A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING .
Page 135
... pressure from the cæcal side . At the end of the cæcum is a small closed tube , called the vermiform appendix , whose uses are unknown . A continual motion is kept up in the intestines , by means of which their contents are propelled ...
... pressure from the cæcal side . At the end of the cæcum is a small closed tube , called the vermiform appendix , whose uses are unknown . A continual motion is kept up in the intestines , by means of which their contents are propelled ...
Page 147
... former one . Above all things , avoid burning the patient , either by using the alcohol too freely , so that it drips , or by getting the edges of the glasses too hot . To re- move a cup , make pressure with a finger close CUPS . 147.
... former one . Above all things , avoid burning the patient , either by using the alcohol too freely , so that it drips , or by getting the edges of the glasses too hot . To re- move a cup , make pressure with a finger close CUPS . 147.
Page 148
Mrs. Clara S. Shaw. move a cup , make pressure with a finger close to it , so that the air will be admitted . Dry it well before using it again . Dr. Quain advises that ... pressure can be made in case of 148 A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING .
Mrs. Clara S. Shaw. move a cup , make pressure with a finger close to it , so that the air will be admitted . Dry it well before using it again . Dr. Quain advises that ... pressure can be made in case of 148 A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING .
Page 149
Mrs. Clara S. Shaw. 1 upon which pressure can be made in case of excessive hæmorrhage . There is sometimes difficulty in making leeches bite . The part to which they are to be applied must be per- fectly clean , washed first with soap ...
Mrs. Clara S. Shaw. 1 upon which pressure can be made in case of excessive hæmorrhage . There is sometimes difficulty in making leeches bite . The part to which they are to be applied must be per- fectly clean , washed first with soap ...
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