Difference between patient and nursing

patient

Definitions

noun

  1. a person who requires medical care
  2. the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

adjective

  1. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance

Examples

Unless contraindicated, prophylaxis with a gastrointestinal motility stimulant laxative and a stool softener is appropriate in terminally ill patients who are being given opioids.

It may be a little early but I was just wondering if you could characterize the impact of the label amendment in terms of the new patient starts in to the new year?

I have a patient who had major abdominal surgery a few years ago for a fulminant illness.

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nursing

Definitions

noun

  1. the profession of a nurse
  2. nourishing at the breast
  3. the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

Examples

Nursing commissioned officer ( NNCO ) is a special necessary colony. Educate to NNCO is a new thing.

My Mom took a job as a nursing orderly in a mental hospital where sleeping pills and tranquillisers were easily obtainable.

The amount of strain that measuring the heights of all admitted children puts on the medical and nursing staff should not be underestimated.

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