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She has no fever

Illustrated Story C15, with a text transcript.

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Six-panel illustrated story: She has no fever. Sudden confusion is assessed despite a normal temperature.

Sudden confusion without fever: it still needs urgent assessment

Esther is suddenly confused, but her temperature is not raised. Her nephew is unsure whether that means it is safe to wait. The nurse explains that temperature is only one part of assessment. The team checks promptly for the cause of the change. Delirium has many possible contributors, and a normal temperature does not settle the question.

Example case. Names and dialogue are illustrative. Individual experiences and recovery vary.

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  1. Panel 1.

    • Leon: She’s suddenly confused.

  2. Panel 2.

    • Care worker: Her temperature isn’t raised.

  3. Panel 3.

    • Leon: Does that mean we can wait?

  4. Panel 4.

    • Nurse: No. A normal temperature doesn’t explain this change.

  5. Panel 5. The team checks her whole condition and possible causes.

  6. Panel 6.

    • Leon: She was following me normally last night.

Bottom band. Sudden confusion needs assessment even without a fever.

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