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Several things at once

Illustrated Story B03, with a text transcript.

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Eight-panel illustrated story, Several things at once. Patrick, an older white man, is being treated for a chest infection but remains confused. His son asks about other causes. The doctor discusses reviewing pain and medicines; the nurse mentions constipation and poor intake. His son helps him use his glasses. The team explains that several problems may need treating together, then returns to review him. Footer: Delirium often has more than one cause.

Finding one cause of delirium does not always explain everything. Infection, pain, medicines, difficulty passing stools and eating or drinking too little may contribute together.

If your relative remains confused, ask what the team is treating and what else has been checked. Share what you know about their usual medicines, eating, drinking and daily routine. Treatment and everyday care continue together, with further review as the person’s condition changes.

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Story text

  1. Panel 1. Treatment has started.

    • Doctor: We’re treating the chest infection.

  2. Panel 2.

    • Liam: Dad still seems very confused.

  3. Panel 3.

    • Liam: Could anything else be contributing?

  4. Panel 4.

    • Doctor: We’ll review his pain and medicines too.

  5. Panel 5.

    • Nurse: He’s constipated and hasn’t been drinking much.

  6. Panel 6.

    • Liam: These are his glasses.

  7. Panel 7.

    • Doctor: There may be several things to treat together.

  8. Panel 8. The next review.

    • Nurse: Let’s check what has changed.

Bottom band. Delirium often has more than one cause.

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