Which of the following is true of the "rest cure" that was used as the standard treatment for nervous disorders in the mid-nineteenth century?

A) The patient was isolated from his or her family and friends.
B) The patient was confined to bed.
C) The patient was "punished" for enjoying being ill.
D) All of these answers are correct.

Rest Cure

was a medical treatment in the 19th and early 20th centuries prescribed primarily to women for a range of conditions, involving extended bed rest and isolation.

Nervous Disorders

A broad category of medical conditions affecting the nervous system, often characterized by symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

Mid-Nineteenth Century

A period roughly encompassing the years 1830 to 1870, noted for significant social, political, and technological changes.