1. What risk factors do you think contributed to Bertie Botts diagnosis of Stroke?
Mr Botts has a high BMI, hypertension and is diabetic. His age and ethnicity could also be contributing factors.
2. Bertie Botts temperature is 37.8 °C. Why do you think it is important as a nurse to watch out for fever?
A high temperature could be a sign of infection.
3. Considering Mr Botts is kept nil by mouth, what care would you take in terms of medication administration?
Any oral medications would need to be replaced by medication given via a different route.
