De verpleegkundig assistent
Example: De verpleegkundige assistent helpt de patiënten met dagelijkse verzorging.
Definition
"De verpleegkundig assistent" refers to a healthcare professional who supports nurses by assisting patients with daily care tasks, such as hygiene, mobility, and basic medical needs, ensuring patient comfort and aiding in the smooth operation of medical facilities.
Etymology
The term "de verpleegkundig assistent" comes from Dutch, where "verpleegkundig" relates to nursing and "assistent" means assistant. Together, they describe a role that supports nursing activities. Did you know? The word "verpleegkundig" itself derives from "verplegen," meaning to nurse or care for someone.
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"De verpleegkundig assistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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