Place beside the bed.
Put cushions on seat and fresh pillow at back.
Throw a blanket over all corner-wise, to wrap around the patient when she sits down.
While in bed put on stockings, slippers, bath robe (and underdrawers or flannel petticoat in winter).
Have the patient sit up in bed, and help her to swing her feet over the edge.
Stand in front of her, and have her place her hands on your shoulders. Place your hands under her armpits, and let her slip off the bed with her feet firmly on the floor. Turn and let her sit down slowly.
Place a stool for her feet.
Place the chair so that she will be out of drafts and so that the light does not shine directly into her face.
When patients become restless and nervous they may often be made more comfortable by rearranging the bed clothes, by fanning, by changing position, by rubbing the back and legs, by putting hot water bags at the feet, back and neck, or small of back. In summer try very cold water instead of hot water in the bags. Cold compresses may be applied to the back of the neck, the spine, the forehead, or wherever they may give comfort. A foot bath, a hot or cool sponging will not only quiet restlessness but will often make a patient sleepy. In using any wet application be sure not to get the pillows or bed clothes wet. Continued rubbing at the back of the neck or stroking of the forehead gently is soothing and quieting.
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