SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
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To Change the Nightgown 
The nightgown should be loose enough to change easily. 
If there is an opening in the front, this may be made 
larger or the gown may be split up the back. 
These openings may be sewn up again without in any 
way damaging the gown. 
Have the gown well drawn up around the shoulders 
and neck. 
Slip one hand through the arm hole of the gown, and 
bend the patient’s arm. With the other hand draw off 
the sleeve. 
Draw the hand through the corresponding sleeve of 
the fresh gown and lifting the head just as for changing 
the pillow, slip the soiled and fresh gown over the head 
at the same time. Pull away the soiled gown. Put your 
hand through the sleeve and draw the patient’s hand 
through, then raising again draw the gown down under 
the back and hips. 
Combing the Hair 
The hair should be combed at least once a day. If 
this is done from the very beginning of an illness it will 
not get badly tangled. 
Spread a towel over the pillow. Have the patient turn 
head on one side so that the back of the head is exposed. 
Part the hair in the middle from the forehead to the 
nape of the neck. Comb only a small strand at a time. 
If there are tangles, comb from ends toward the scalp. 
Avoid pulling by twisting the strand around the finger 
and holding loosely between the comb and the scalp. 
When the hair on one side has been combed, braid it, hav- 
ing the top of the braid near the ear. Do the other side 
the same way. If very much tangled a little oil or alcohol 
rubbed in makes it easier to comb. 
Wash the comb and brush in soap and water once a 
week. 
