68 Nursiiig vs. Dosing. 



Until the patient Is entirely recovered 

 the nourishment should be simple and 

 given often, but In very small quantities, 

 especially In the first stages of the disease. 

 Milk that has been boiled and mutton 

 broth are both excellent. 



If the patient appears to be losing 

 strength too rapidly, a raw ^gg beaten up 

 with half a teaspoonful of brandy should be 

 given once in two to six hours, as may be 

 thought necessary. 



When the patient Is convalescing, great 

 care must be taken not to overload the 

 stomach. Food should be given in small 

 quantities and as often as Is thought neces- 

 sary. It should be nourishing, but not too 

 rich ; meat broth with rice, cooked four or 

 five hours, is excellent. Stale wheat bread, 

 toasted brown and soaked in milk, is also 

 good. 



If the patient is much debilitated, qui- 

 nine may be given in one-grain doses, three 

 times a day, for two or three days. I have 



