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comfort measure

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comfort measure
Etymology: L, com, together, fortis, strong
any action taken to promote the soothing of a patient, such as a back rub, a change in position, the prewarming of a stethoscope or bedpan, or administration of selected medications or treatments.


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With tear-filled eyes she agreed to comfort measures only.
It''s not just a matter of getting rid of the annoyance of digging for your keys, it''s a comfort measure and security measure.
The water is kind of a comfort measure," said Chloe Dixon, who recently gave birth to 5-pound Sofia Elena at the hospital.
 
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