Nurse is a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, typically in a hospital or clinic, under a doctor’s supervision. It also refers to the role or job title itself. In everyday speech, the word denotes a caregiver, often with responsibilities including monitoring patients, administering medications, and providing support. The term can also function as a verb in some contexts, meaning to nurse a drink or to care for someone with tenderness.
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