How to take care of a sick person
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Sickness weakens the body. To gain strength and get well quickly, special care is needed.
The care a sick person recieves is frequently the most important part of his treatment.
Medicines are often not necessary. But good care is always important. The following are the basis of good care.
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[edit] 1. The comfort of the sick person
A person who is sick should rest in a quiet, comfortable place with plenty of fresh air and light. The person should keep from getting too hot or cold. If the air is cold or the person is chilled, cover them with a sheet or blanket. But if the air is hot or the person has a fever, do not cover them at all.
[edit] 2. Liquids
In nearly every sickness, especially when there is fever or diarrhea, the sick person should drink plenty of liquids: water, tea, juices, broths, etc.
[edit] 3. Personal cleanliness
It is very important to keep the sick person clean. The person should be bathed every day. If they are too sick to get out of bed, wash them with a sponge or cloth and lukewarm water. The sick person's sheets, clothes, and covers must also be kept clean. Take care to keep crumbs and bits of food out of the bed.
[edit] 4. Good food
If the sick person feels like eating, let them. Most sicknesses do not require special diets.
A sick person should drink plenty of liquids and eat a lot of nourishing food.
If the person is very weak, give them as much nourishing food as they can eat, many times a day. If necessary, mash the foods, or make them into soups or juices.
[edit] Special care for a person who is very ill
See Special care for a person who is very ill.
[edit] Notes
See list of original sources#How to take care of a sick person.
