I agree with the above comments.
1. What risk factors do you think contributed to Bertie Botts diagnosis of Stroke?
Bertie is 57, which can be a risk factor. He is also overweight, has hypertension and diabetes.
2. Bertie Botts temperature is 37.8 °C. Why do you think it is important as a nurse to watch out for fever?
fever can indicate infection, so it needs to be monitored. Moreover, in severe stroke, massive tissue necrosis can elevate body temperature. Another cause of noninfectious fever can be the presence of blood in the brain.
3. Considering Mr Botts is kept nil by mouth, what care would you take in terms of medication administration?
oral medications cannot be taken, so they have to be administered intravenously. Because he is diabetic and he is not eating or drinking, his blood sugar levels need to be monitored closely.
