Example sentences of "so [conj] the patient " in BNC.
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| 1 | The detailed arrangements vary according to the type of living accommodation the patient is in , but , if possible , everything is arranged so that the patient , carer , relatives , professional staff and visiting friends all move around without danger to themselves or the household furniture and decorations . |
| 2 | They are positioned so that the patient can get to and from the chair without too much effort . |
| 3 | The occupational therapist may supply portable handrails in the early stages after the stroke , so that the patient has some support on each side while he sits on the toilet , although these should not be used to lean on when standing up or sitting down . |
| 4 | If the toilet seat is fairly low , the handrails may be fitted with a raised toilet seat between them , to fit over the toilet bowl , so that the patient can sit and stand more easily . |
| 5 | A useful type of cup has a cut-out piece opposite the drinking side , so that the patient can tip the cup up against his face without hitting the bridge of his nose . |
| 6 | You simply have to try to organize each day so that the patient has enough , but not too many , useful , interesting and pleasurable activities to occupy him . |
| 7 | It is usually easy to secure a canvas or needlepoint frame in clamps so that the patient can work one-handed on them . |
| 8 | Each session in the garden should be planned , so that the patient has a specific aim , such as weeding or planting flowers in a certain patch . |
| 9 | For the first few trips outside , you should plan only to go a short way , so that the patient can get used to the distracting sights and sounds . |
| 10 | Some cars can be fitted with a passenger seat which swings outwards at the touch of a lever to face the door , so that the patient does not have to twist to enter or leave the car . |
| 11 | If the restaurant has flimsy chairs or hard benches , you can ask for an upright chair with cushions and arms to be provided , so that the patient can sit in the correct position . |
| 12 | Therefore , it is a good idea to ‘ practise ’ going out , so that the patient can find out how he copes . |
| 13 | Each stage involves goals for the patient : while they have to be progressive , they should always be attainable so that the patient remains well motivated , and avoids depression . |
| 14 | If the treatment sessions take place in a large gymnasium , for instance , the physiotherapist will screen off a section of the space for greater privacy , and so that the patient is not distracted by seeing what is going on around him . |
| 15 | Concomitant symptoms are symptoms not directly related to but arising at the same time as , the main complaint such as a headache with diarrhoea or cold sores with a fever — things which are repeatedly associated , so that the patient might say ‘ Whenever I get this problem I always get a stomach upset ’ or whatever it may be . |
| 16 | This is difficult to define satisfactorily , but in the context of brief therapy it involves the therapist suggesting to the patient the possible motivation underlying his behaviour , with the objective of increasing understanding as a step towards behaviour change ( e.g. overeating may be explained in terms of a patient 's need for comfort at times of loneliness so that the patient may be more able to tackle the problem ) . |
| 17 | For many , the fatigue is worst in the morning , so that the patient has difficulty in waking up and feels ghastly on getting out of bed . |
| 18 | She could hear a loud , low-pitched door-bell , always opened the door fully , invited the patient to enter , then left the door open so that the patient turned towards the open door when giving his name . |
| 19 | The objective in A&E wound care is to restore the function of the wounded tissue to as near normal as possible , so that the patient can resume activities with the least interference with quality of life . |
| 20 | A teaching plan may be devised for the patient and the information needed may be given in short sessions so that the patient has time to absorb the information and ask questions . |
| 21 | Pain experienced by the patient should be assessed regularly and analgesia given as appropriate , in particular prior to physiotherapy so that the patient feels comfortable enough to cough and breathe deeply , thus ensuring the maximum effect from physiotherapy . |
| 22 | Monitor pattern of sleep and try to provide undisturbed periods so that the patient can rest . |
| 23 | Well that 's the only way that this can be assessed , is by , so that the patient blah blah la when a patient feels his care is not good he knows he can complain without any worry . |
| 24 | As a result , the body would not normally receive light during the critical period , but it would do so if the patient stayed awake all night or got up early . |
| 25 | When addresses are required , these are needed only in case the clinic discovers an important infection a day or so after the patient has left and needs to get in touch in a hurry . |