CARE OF THE SICK.
Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every
Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies
best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of
relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise to tempt the Appetite
of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful
Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept
neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the
Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly served—Little
Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care
in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness,
and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent
Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of
Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness in the
Family a providential Opportunity of training Children to Love and
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