Another way is to have the patient near one side of the bed and lifting in the same way draw the pillows one at a time away from you. In replacing put the fresh pillows on the far side and again lifting the head pull them toward you. The pillow should support the neck and shoulders. A small down or hair pillow placed under the back of the neck from time to time, rests and supports. To Change the Nightgown The nightgown should be loose enough to change easily. If there is an opening in the front, this may be made larger or the gown may be split up the back. These openings may be sewn up again without in any way damaging the gown. Have the gown well drawn up around the shoulders and neck. Slip one hand through the arm hole of the gown, and bend the patient's arm. With the other hand draw off the sleeve. Draw the hand through the corresponding sleeve of the fresh gown and lifting the head just as for changing the pillow, slip the soiled and fresh gown over the head at the same time. Pull away the soiled gown. Put your hand through the sleeve and draw the patient's hand through, then raising again draw the gown down under the back and hips. Combing the Hair The hair should be combed at least once a day. If this is done from the very beginning of an illness it will not get badly tangled. Spread a towel over the pillow. Have the patient turn head on one side so that the back of the head is exposed. Part the hair in the middle from the forehead to the nape of the neck. Comb only a small strand at a time. If there are tangles, comb from ends toward the scalp. Avoid pulling by twisting the strand around the finger and holding loosely between the comb and the scalp. When the hair on one side has been combed, braid it, having the top of the braid near the ear. Do the other side the same way. If very much tangled a little oil or alcohol rubbed in makes it easier to comb. Wash the comb and brush in soap and water once a week. Wash the hands after combing the hair. Be careful in removing the towel not to scatter the loose hairs and dandruff it may hold. Getting Patient Up in Chair If possible have a chair with arms. Place beside the bed. Put cushions on seat and fresh pillow at back. Throw a blanket over all corner-wise, to wrap around the patient when she sits down. While in bed put on stockings, slippers, bath robe (and underdrawers or flannel petticoat in winter). Have the patient sit up in bed, and help her to swing her feet over the edge. Stand in front of her, and have her place her hands on your shoulders. Place your hands under her armpits, and let her slip off the bed with her feet firmly on the floor. Turn and let her sit down slowly. Place a stool for her feet. Place the chair so that she will be out of drafts and so that the light does not shine directly into her face.