Excerpt from Home Nursing: Modern Scientific Methods for the Care of the Sick Efficiency is the keynote in the work of the world to day, and no other profession is more up to date than the profession of nursing, with its efficient modern methods in the care of the sick, and the alleviation of suffering. In this second edition of A Textbook on Home Nurs ing the author has made every effort to take advantage of the latest knowledge in the science of nursing, without losing sight of the original purpose (as indicated by the title) for which this little book was written. The question of diet, in relation to disease, is an impor tant study, these days; and particular emphasis is laid on the number of calories or heat units required to keep the body in proper condition, so a chapter has been devoted to the special foods that give a right balance in nourishment. A chapter of recipes for invalid cooking will also be found of value when planning the diet list. Outdoor treatment in the cure of disease has proved of enormous value; so the preparation of an outdoor sleep ing bed, methods of ventilation, and fresh air baths, have been described in full. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.