careguideline
nounUK /ˈkeəɡaɪdlaɪn/
US /ˈkerɡaɪdlaɪn/
A care guideline is a set of rules that tells people how to take good care of someone or something.
The nurse followed the care guideline to make sure the patient got the right medicine.
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2. A written plan that explains the best way to treat a sick person.
Doctors use a care guideline for treating children with the flu.
3. A set of steps for keeping a pet or plant healthy.
The care guideline for the class rabbit says to feed it every morning.
4. An official rule from a health group about how to give good care.
The hospital updated its care guideline for hand washing.