Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Robert’s current condition

  • Robert is becoming more distressed and agitated. He has had further episodes of faecal incontinence and his skin is red and vulnerable to breakdown
  • He has only taken sips of water and some yogurt
  • Following examination his prostate is also found to be slightly enlarged

When you ask Mrs Smith for more information she states that recently she has noted that her husband has been getting up once or twice overnight to pass urine. She also mentions that he has always been prone to constipation he often takes prunes and in the past has bought Senna tablets at the local chemist if required.

Page last reviewed: 31 Jan 2022