That some doctors, unfortunately, have strong odors about the person—the mixed effluvia of tobacco, alcohol, bad teeth, and uncleanliness—is no excuse for the nurse. The doctor should know better, but at all events, his offense rarely needs to be suffered more than a few minutes at a time, while the nurse is in constant attendance.
The trained nurse should be polite to, but not familiar with servants, as she is looked upon as the highest type of the professionally educated gentlewoman, and she must be constantly alert that her reputation in this respect is not diminished.
BATHS
Hot Baths.—Temperature from 98° F. to 120° F.
Water should be tepid at first and the hot water gradually added until the required degree is obtained.
| Warm bath | 92° F. to 98° F. |
| Tepid | 85° F. to 92° F. |
| Cold | 33° F. to 65° F. |
Sedative Bath.—The patient is stripped and stands for an hour in the hydrotherapy room, while a hot spray is played up and down the spine. The temperature of the water is 104° F. to begin with, and gradually increased to the point of toleration.
An alkaline bath is prepared by adding an ounce of sodium carbonate to each gallon of water.
Bran Bath.—Add two ounces of bran to each gallon of water. Mix the bran in a small amount of boiling water and add to the bath water.
Mustard Bath.—To three gallons of water at a temperature of 105° F. add a tablespoonful of mustard. Leave the child in the water for five minutes, all the while rubbing and stroking the limbs and back. Then wrap naked in a warm blanket and leave for half an hour.