Care or protection given to those who need help (such as the sick, elderly, or children); nursing or protective care.
彼女は養護施設で子どもの養護に従事している。
She works at a care facility looking after children.
学校には養護教諭がいて、けがや病気の生徒の世話をする。
There is a school nurse at the school who takes care of injured or sick students.
高齢者の養護には専門的な知識とやさしさが必要だ。
Caring for the elderly requires professional knowledge and compassion.