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basic care

[ˈbeɪsɪk kɛr]
noun
cuidados básicos
1. Essential and fundamental care provided to maintain health, hygiene, and well-being
Basic care includes bathing, dressing, and feeding oneself.
Os cuidados básicos incluem tomar banho, se vestir e se alimentar.
2. Minimal healthcare services and preventive measures
The clinic provides basic care such as vaccinations and blood pressure checks.
A clínica oferece cuidados básicos como vacinações e verificação da pressão arterial.
3. In nursing and medicine, the fundamental assistance provided to patients with activities of daily living
Nurses provide basic care to bedridden patients.
Os enfermeiros fornecem cuidados básicos aos pacientes acamados.
Synonyms
essential careprimary carefundamental careroutine care
Antonyms
specialized careintensive careadvanced care

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuidados básicos
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cuidados básicos
Standard usage in healthcare settings
Rio de Janeiro
cuidados básicos
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'básicos'
Portugal
cuidados básicos
Standard usage; may also use 'cuidados elementares'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take care of oneself - cuidar de si mesmo
care for someone - cuidar de alguém
health and safety basics - o essencial de saúde e segurança
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