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Quality of patient care during treatment is one of the most important factors to help patients recover quickly. Maybe you have a family member or friend who has a serious cold, an infection, or an illness. When sick people see a doctor for a checkup, they are often advised to stay home, rest and recover. You can help your loved one with kindness, encouragement, and care measures to help them get well.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Caring for the sick

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   Maintain a quiet, comfortable environment with fresh air. The sick person may have a fever and feel chills if the room is too cold, or uncomfortable if the room is too hot. In addition, a noisy and stuffy room can make a sick person feel more ill. Make sure the patient has a comfortable bed, sofa or chair in a comfortable area of ​​the house and open windows to let fresh air into the room.
   • You can also make the sick person more comfortable by keeping warm blankets and plenty of pillows, especially if they have a cold or the flu.
   • Patients need up to 10 hours of rest each day. Encourage them to rest when they are tired so they get better faster.

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   Give the sick person fluids such as water and herbal tea. The sick person often becomes dehydrated due to symptoms such as diarrhea or fever. Make sure the sick person stays well hydrated by pouring them a few glasses of water and pleasant warm herbal teas. Advise them to take small sips and try to finish at least 3-4 cups of water or tea. Although pouring water is a simple act, it can also help reassure the sick, as they may be so tired that it is difficult to get water for themselves.
   • The average adult needs to drink 8 glasses of water a day (240 ml each) or more and pee 3-4 times. Estimate the water level in the patient's body and note if they do not urinate often during the day. This could be a sign of dehydration.

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   Prepare pleasant food for the sick person. When sick, people often want to eat foods that are easy to swallow like chicken noodles (pho). Studies show that this dish has protein in chicken; Chicken broth contains many vitamins, minerals and some fats; Fill your stomach with pasta (pho), vegetables like carrots, celery and onions contain vitamins and antioxidants. In general, foods with water are very good for sick people because they are warm, full and easy to digest.
   • Avoid giving the sick person unhealthy foods high in trans fats and empty calories, as they do not support the immune system to fight disease. Healthy foods like soups, porridge, oatmeal and fruit smoothies are good options for the sick.

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   Keep the sick person clean. Depending on the severity of the illness, the sick person may have difficulty bathing or maintaining hygiene. It is very important that the sick person is clean to prevent further illness or infection. The bedridden person may need home care nurse and help with bathing.
   • You can help make the sick person more comfortable by helping them change their sheets every day and turn around while in bed. The sick person is too weak to turn on their own in bed. You can help with a nurse or have someone in the house help you lift and roll for the sick person at least once a day to prevent bed ulcers.

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   Play games, movies or favorite shows with the sick person. Another simple way to help ease the sick person is to help them temporarily forget their illness. You can invite them to play a game, watch a favorite movie or show. Light, pleasant activities while you are with the sick person will help them feel better and have something else to take care of instead of just thinking about the illness.
   • You can also give the sick person a good story to distract them and have something to help them with.
   • You can work with them on a craft or a small project that you need to see them regularly. This will give the patient something to look forward to, and you will also have quality time with them.
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Part 2 of 2: Encourage the sick

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   Show sympathy and a desire to help them feel better. When you first visit a sick person, you should express that you care about them and hope they get better. Offer to help the sick person clearly and directly. Instead of asking "Do you need any help?" or "If you need help, please tell me", please suggest more specifically. For example, "I'll buy chicken pho if I'm going to buy food later" or "I'm going to run to the pharmacy, do you need to buy medicine?" This will make it easier for the sick person to accept your help with little thought.
   • When you want to cheer up the sick person, you should avoid using statements like "Look at the positives" or "Things could get worse." Though well-intentioned, these statements may make them feel guilty for being sick or that they should not have the right to get sick while others are less fortunate.

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   Willingness to listen. Almost everyone who is sick also feels more comfortable when someone listens to them with understanding and understanding. Instead of saying that they look okay or don't look sick, try to listen to the sick person talk about how they felt and how they felt when they were sick.
   • Avoid imposing your opinion, stay by your side and listen sympathetically with them. Many sick people feel better knowing someone will sit with them at least once a day and hear them talk. People often feel bored and lonely when they are sick, so they will feel cared for and cared for when there is someone to talk to.

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   Read books to the sick. If the sick person is too weak to talk or sit up, you can amuse them by reading their favorite novel or novel. This will help the person remember that they are not alone in their room and that someone else cares for them. advertisement

Advice

• If the sick person shows signs of serious illness, you should seek immediate medical attention.
• Severe illness symptoms may include: excessive blood loss, coughing or bloody urine, difficulty breathing, fainting or loss of mobility, not urinating for 12 hours or more, not being able to drink any clear fluids. a day or more, vomiting more or diarrhea lasting more than 2 days, abdominal pain more and continuously for more than 3 days, high fever does not decrease or lasts more than 4-5 days.
• Visit when the person is sick, but you can also visit when they are not sick to let them know they are loved - sadness and loneliness can make people sick! Remember to wash your hands after leaving to prevent germs.
• Treatment for a cold includes pain relievers, antihistamines, anti-congestion medications, cough medicine, inhalers, and expectorants.
• Studies have shown that Pelargonium Sidoides can help relieve cold symptoms.
• Ineffective therapies include: antibiotics, antiviral therapies, and antihistamines alone.
• Vitamin and herbal therapies include vitamin C, echinacea, and vitamin D and vitamin E need more research.