module 2 Flashcards
closely related to the presence of pure air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, and light
health of houses
it is essential “to keep the air he breathes as pure as the external air without chilling him”
ventilation and warmth
light has quite as real and tangible effects upon the human body
light
unnecessary noise, or noise that creates an expectation in the mind is that which hurts a patient
noise
the greater part of nursing is
preserving cleanliness
dirty environment is a source of infection; beddings should be changed and aired frequently
CLEANLINESS OF ROOMS, WALLS, AND BEDDINGS
every nurse ought to wash her hands very frequently during the day
personal cleanliness
beautiful objects, brilliant colors, cut flowers, reading, needle work, writing, and pets may alleviate suffering
variety
provision of different variety of food indicated for the patient’s condition is vital for the patient’s early recovery
nutrition and taking food
frequent small servings may be more beneficial to the patient; no business should be done while patient is eating
nutrition and taking food
giving false hope is disturbing to the patient because this causes them to worry and become fatigued
chattering hopes and advices
what you do when you are there, shall be done when you are not there
petty management
the most important practical lesson that can be given to nurses
observation of the sick
The person has no background experience of the situation in which he or she is involved.
novice
newly graduated nurses at this level
advance beginner