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The first check was normal

Illustrated Story C17, with a text transcript.

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Six-panel illustrated story: The first check was normal. Staff repeat a delirium assessment after a new change despite an earlier reassuring check.

A normal delirium check earlier does not rule out a new episode later

Graham’s first assessment did not suggest delirium. The next day, his daughter notices a clear new change. The nurse repeats the assessment and seeks a medical review. A previous result describes an earlier moment; it is not a guarantee that delirium can’t develop later. Families should report the change rather than try to repeat the test themselves.

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

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Story text

  1. Panel 1. Yesterday’s delirium assessment did not suggest delirium.

  2. Panel 2.

    • Graham: I need to catch the bus.

  3. Panel 3.

    • Beth: He was following everything yesterday. This is new.

  4. Panel 4.

    • Nurse: The earlier check doesn’t cover a new change. I’ll assess him again.

  5. Panel 5. A fresh assessment and medical review follow.

  6. Panel 6.

    • Doctor: He has developed delirium. We’re looking for what has changed.

Bottom band. Report new changes even when an earlier delirium assessment was normal.

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