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fortable, putting more hot water in from time to time, 
until it is as hot as it can be stood. When adding hot 
water the feet should be away from the part of the tub 
where the water is poured in, and it should be added 
slowly to prevent possibility of burning. A person get- 
ting a foot bath should be kept very warm. Wrap a 
blanket around the knees so that the legs will be pro- 
tected front and back. After fifteen or twenty minutes 
the feet should be removed from the water and dried 
without rubbing. They should be kept well covered for 
an hour or more. No one should go out immediately after 
a foot bath. 
If mustard is to be added, mix it first in a cup and mix 
it gradually so that it does not lump. Two tablespoonfuls 
of mustard to a foot bath is about enough. 
Changing of position , and supporting different parts of 
the body, give both rest and comfort to anyone in bed. 
This may be done by turning a patient and by the proper 
arrangement of pillows and other supports. 
To turn a patient toward you place one hand over her 
shoulder and the other hand over her hip and draw to- 
ward you. Bend her knees, go to the other side of the 
bed, put both hands undfer her hips and draw toward you. 
Place a pillow lengthwise at her back, from her shoulder 
to waist for support. 
A pillow, placed under or between the knees, often 
gives much relief and comfort. Small air pillows that 
can be placed under or against the small of the back 
relieve strain and rest the muscles. Anyone lying on 
her back will be rested by arranging pillows lengthwise 
at the sides to support arms. Rubber rings and air 
cushions are also used to relieve pressure and give sup- 
port. They should always be covered, using towel or 
pillow case, if they have not their own fitted covers. 
Rings of any size may be made of cotton wound with 
