Briefly Comment on How Dorothea Dix Changed the Treatment of the Mentally

question 17

Essay

Briefly comment on how Dorothea Dix changed the treatment of the mentally ill in the United States.

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Definitions:

Needles

Sharp, pointed tools used for injecting substances into the body or drawing fluids from it.

Suture Removal Instruments

Tools specifically designed for the safe and effective removal of stitches from a healing wound.

Nasal Specula

Tools designed to spread the nostrils open, allowing for a better view and access to the interior of the nasal passage during medical examination.

Endotracheal Tubes

Flexible tubes inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to maintain an open airway, often used during surgery for ventilation.