Home Nursing and how to Help in Cases of AccidentD. Bogue, 1880 - 133 pages |
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... nature of the case , must now be placed , and be careful they are well shaken up . There are only a few who can shake a pillow up properly ; it requires practice and a light , quick handling . In some fever cases , where it is important ...
... nature of the case , must now be placed , and be careful they are well shaken up . There are only a few who can shake a pillow up properly ; it requires practice and a light , quick handling . In some fever cases , where it is important ...
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... natural , and she should speak so that the patient can hear without any strain . Whispering in a sick - room should be prohibited ; it is worse than a downright row . A stealthy tread and hushed whispering go a long way to make some ...
... natural , and she should speak so that the patient can hear without any strain . Whispering in a sick - room should be prohibited ; it is worse than a downright row . A stealthy tread and hushed whispering go a long way to make some ...
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... nature abhors a vacuum ; other air will soon find its way in , either through the cracks , between the window sashes , under the door , or even through the brick walls . An open fireplace acts as a good ventilator , for the fire will ...
... nature abhors a vacuum ; other air will soon find its way in , either through the cracks , between the window sashes , under the door , or even through the brick walls . An open fireplace acts as a good ventilator , for the fire will ...
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... nature of his food , and the time at which to expect it , he may be surprised into taking it . Do not think that idiosyn- crasies respecting diet do not occur ; there are people who cannot digest eggs , others to whom a rabbit is a ...
... nature of his food , and the time at which to expect it , he may be surprised into taking it . Do not think that idiosyn- crasies respecting diet do not occur ; there are people who cannot digest eggs , others to whom a rabbit is a ...
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... nature , but let her always say where she is going and be within calling . The nurse in announc- ing the name of the visitor can at the same time inquire if her patient wishes him to stay long . Chattering and argumentative visitors ...
... nature , but let her always say where she is going and be within calling . The nurse in announc- ing the name of the visitor can at the same time inquire if her patient wishes him to stay long . Chattering and argumentative visitors ...
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