nursing care
[ˈnɜːrsɪŋ kɛər]
nounpl: nursing care (uncountable)
cuidados de enfermagem
1. The provision of care, treatment, and support to patients by nurses, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, wound care, and patient education
The nursing care provided at the hospital was exceptional and helped the patient recover quickly.
Os cuidados de enfermagem fornecidos no hospital foram excepcionais e ajudaram o paciente a se recuperar rapidamente.
2. The professional service delivered by qualified nurses in healthcare settings or home care environments
Her grandmother receives nursing care at home three times a week.
Sua avó recebe cuidados de enfermagem em casa três vezes por semana.
3. Specialized care focused on promoting health, preventing illness, and assisting patients with activities of daily living
Quality nursing care is essential for patient comfort and recovery.
Os cuidados de enfermagem de qualidade são essenciais para o conforto e recuperação do paciente.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts, 'nursing care' represents a fundamental pillar of the healthcare system. In Brazil, nursing care (cuidados de enfermagem) is increasingly valued as healthcare modernizes, with nurses playing expanded roles in primary care and home care services. In the USA, nursing care is highly professionalized with nurses holding various specializations. The term reflects the shift from task-oriented care to holistic, patient-centered approaches in contemporary healthcare.
Related Idioms & Phrases
round-the-clock nursing care
compassionate nursing care
evidence-based nursing care
patient-centered nursing care
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