Jacob and the school nurse

Jacob's visits to the school nurse are occurring monthly and every time I receive one of her emails, I am delighted because her updates are HILARIOUS.  We try to tell him that he doesn't need to run to the school nurse every time something hurts, but goodness, they make for a good laugh.  Please enjoy reading about his recent ailments and what the nurse has to say about all of them!  I've highlighted in red my favorite quotes from the nurse.  Bless her heart.  The most recent visit documented at the bottom of this post might go down as one of the most humorous.  Mark and I had a field day with that one!

Jacob Broxterman
Aug 26, 2015

Time In
1:10 (after recess)
Time Out
1:15
Temperature
97.2
Description
Non-specific head ache. He stated he thought it was from running around during recess. No temp. He stated he keeps a water bottle but does not want to drink too much at a time because it makes him nauseated.
Treatment
He cooled off in the clinic and drank water. He did not feel it was bad enough to call home.

Jacob Broxterman
Oct 09, 2015

Time In
1:15
Time Out

Temperature
99.0
Description
Head ache + nausea after PE. Temp slightly elevated but it may be due to running. Stated he did not want to call or go home because he had a play date after school. He felt he had over done it during PE.
Treatment
Cold water + crackers. He said he felt much better. He has great manners.


Jacob Broxterman
Nov 11, 2015

Time In
1:56
Time Out

Temperature
96.0
Description
B. came to the clinic about 1.5 hours after recess because he was light-headed. He said it started right after recess. He said he is drinking during the day and did not think it was from dehydration. He said his sister had been sick.
Treatment
No temp. Ears, nose and throat normal. 3 cups of water. He went back to class and was to return if he did not feel better. I suggested he continue hydrating tonight.


Jacob Broxterman
Dec 14, 2015

Time In
1:20
Time Out

Temperature

Description
"Bite" on his ankle. The position of his shoe irritates it.
Treatment
Area cleaned. Cortain + Benadryl gel applied. A large band aid applied as well. He said he felt much better. He is a really neat young man with a great sense of humor.


Jacob Broxterman 
 Jan 08, 2016

Time In
11:00 (Rahtz) Art
Time Out
11:10
Temperature
98.3
Description
"I am tired". Hi. Your sweet boy came to the clinic to rest. He said he was exhausted ever since he has had pneumonia.
Treatment
He laid on the cot for a few minutes and then went back to art. Poor young man. Pneumonia can take a very long time to get over completely. Keep me posted.

Jacob Broxterman
Feb 10, 2016

Time In
2:11 (Computer)
Time Out
2:16
Temperature
98.4
Description
"My heart feels like it's coming out of my chest". Hi. J. came to see me because he felt his pulse was too fast and too strong and he was concerned there was something wrong with his heart. He said this has happened before. He said he has not seen a Dr. for this and no one has told him he has a heart problem. Pulse 88. Heart beat regular and strong in all areas of the chest. Color normal. He was not sweating and denied nausea or vomiting. He said he was stressed earlier in the day because he had to re-do a paper but he was not stressed now.
Treatment
He went back to class since it was the end of the day. Does he have any history of heart problems? Has he ever mentioned this to you? Keep me posted.