The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-09
AS IT LOOKS TO WOMEN.
Some Sensible Suggestions About
the Sick Room.
The ETHICS OF NURSING.
a Boy who Had "sad Little Cough
The Mothers Of strong Sien--'Ilabby'
Girls and Their ways-what Next in
Momcn's Societies.

First and foremost il is necessary to
carry ont 70 the letter every direction Of
Ihe doctor. especially in regard to medi-
line and diet. Strict obedience TO his or
3ers and their careful following out will
,ns,,re to the patient che best results from
his skil A large, sunny room, if possible,
should be selected for the invalid. The
room should be kept thoroughly ventilated
and M a temperature not lower than 6s
5ecs or higher than 20 degs. Keep the
air the natient breathes as pure rs the ex-
ternal air without chilling him.
Keep the upper sash of the window low
ered a few inches, avoiding, of course, a
draft. Let the patient be well covered
md air NAV be freely admitted without
the least danger Far more persons are
killed by the want than by an excess of
fresh air
In giving person in bed n sponge bath,
dther for cleanliness or 20 lower the tenn
perature in fever, be sure not TO uncover
TOO large surface at once. Pin a soft
shawl. warm, but not too heavy, around
the shoulders, fastening it at the back and
remove the nightdress under that. Put
the hand under the shawl and sponge the
skin. a little at time, being very careful
not TO have the sponge too wet, and dry
with towel. Proceed this way until the
whole body is bathed.
The teeth should be washed with small
piece OF clean rag dipped in fresh cool
water
A woman's hair should be combed every
day il she can stand it without too much
fatigue. II allowed TO go from day TO day
IL becomes so matted that it is almost inn
possible 10 disentangle it, Braided in two
brsids it is far more comfortable than when
arranged in one, for each braid can be
drawn well 20 one side. avoiding the hard
ridge one braid sometimes makes, and
which becomes very tiresome TO lie upon.
If, unfortunately the hair becomes tan
rled, n little sweet oil will loosen it and
render il more easily combed. Use a coarse
comb. combng gently downward from n
point near the ends Of the hair and gradu-
ally approaching the head at each move
ment This will remove all the loose hairs
without needless pulling.
BE particularly neat and precise regard
ING the cleanliness of the sickroom. Do
not. however. make the mistake of using a
feather duster. as this only transfers the
dust from one place TO another instead of
removing il entirely. The furniture and
woodwork should be wiped with a damp
cloth. II there is carpet in the room
brush il lightly each day with broom
slightly wetted to keep the dust from ris-
ing In the air.
Should the patient be allowed 10 eat
fruit, few grapes or an orange peeled and
divided may be kept on plate over n bowl
of ice. The GOODNESS thus obtained causes
the fruit to be much more grateful TO the
palate To obtain cracked ice without un-
necessary pounding and in the presence of
the invalid, wrap small lump in folded
towel and use "A long stout pin to break off
the pieces. II the point is pressed firmly
near the edge Of the block fragments can
be easily separated.
In preparing meal for any one whose
appetite is delicate care should be taken TO
make it look as enticing as possible. The
tray should be decked out in its snowiest.
daintiest cover. The glass, silver and
china should absolutely shine, while the
repast itself should consist of a few choice
bits not a large portion of each Wand, but
each deiicately and temptingly served.
There is nothing that SO quickly dis
gusts "A feeble appetite rs a quantity of
food presented at one time.
Above all, do not worry the patient re-
garding what he shall eat or drink. Pre-
pare something he is known to like and Of
which the doctor approves without any
previous comment. 1t is your duty TO
think for your charge. Anticipate his
wants before he has had time TO express
them.
DO not fidget him with questions regard
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whether he prefers beef tea or chicken
broth for his Observation-Disclosures
Times.