specialing

specialing

[spesh′əling]

Usage notes: informal.

1 (in psychiatric nursing) the constant attendance of a professional staff member on a disturbed patient to protect the patient from harming the self or others and to observe the patient's behavior. The patient so specialed is accompanied in all activities by the staff member.

2 (in nursing) the giving of nursing care to only one person, such as that given by a private duty nurse or a nurse caring for a patient whose needs are so great that the nurse is required at all times.

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Patient discussion about specialing.

Q. Are there special diets which are recommended for kids with ADHD?

A. stay away from processed meats,such as hot dogs,bolona,saugage, etc,they contain a substance that makes a child more hiper.also keep anything with caffine away from them.

Q. Anybody know any special cakes for diabetes patients? not just sugarless... something that was specially designed maybe...? any recipes??

A. angel food cake, and carrot cake are good ones.just remember low to no sugar.

Q. Are there any special forums for parents to kids with cancer? I think my sister could really use that kind of support group of people who are going through the exact same thing they never dreamed to be.

A. But how should I tell her to go there? she acts like she doesn't need help. she says she isn't the one who needs treatment and she wouldn't want to waste time and energy on herself now- only on the kid. How do I convince her it's important?