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broken, nourishment should be given in a careful, judicious manner.
If food is withheld too long, the stomach’s craving for it will create
fever, which will be relieved by a proper allowance of food of the right
quality. It gives nature something to work upon. If there is a great
desire expressed for food, even during the fever, to gratify that desire
with a moderate amount of simple food would be less injurious than
for the patient to be denied. When he can get his mind upon nothing
else, nature will not be overburdened with a small portion of simple
food.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:384, 385
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922. The sick-room, if possible, should have a draught of air
through it day and night. The draught should not come directly upon
the invalid. While burning fevers are raging, there is but little danger
of taking cold. But especial care is needful when the crisis comes, and
the fever is passing away. Then constant watching may be necessary
to keep vitality in the system.—
How to Live, 59, 60
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