Why is it important to monitor and treat fever aggressively in the acute phase of stroke nursing care?
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Correct answer: Fever raises metabolic demand in ischemic brain and worsens outcomes
Fever in acute stroke increases cerebral metabolic demands and exacerbates injury, so aggressive treatment is indicated.
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