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Since the new tablet

Illustrated Story D07, with a text transcript.

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6-panel example case. Ingrid becomes confused after starting a medicine. Staff identify very low sodium, review treatment and monitor her recovery. Full story text follows.

Since the new tablet

Ingrid becomes unsteady, sick and confused after starting a medicine. Blood tests show very low sodium. Some medicines can lower sodium, including certain antidepressants and water tablets.

Sudden confusion needs urgent assessment. Tell the team when a medicine was started or changed. They will check for other causes, review treatment and monitor correction of the sodium carefully. Do not adjust prescribed medicines yourself. This story shows one possible recovery; treatment and timing depend on the person’s condition.

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

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Story text

  1. Panel 1. Ingrid started an antidepressant two weeks ago.

  2. Panel 2. Now she is unsteady, feels sick and is muddled.

    • Lars: Mum, you've asked me that three times.

  3. Panel 3. Lars seeks urgent help. A clinician assesses Ingrid.

    • GP: Some medicines can lower the sodium in the blood. She needs tests in hospital now.

  4. Panel 4. In hospital.

    • Doctor: Her sodium is very low. That can cause delirium.

  5. Panel 5. The team stops the new tablet and treats the low sodium, with close monitoring.

  6. Panel 6. A week later.

    • Ingrid: Lars, have you eaten? I made cinnamon buns.

Bottom band. New confusion after a new medicine? Get urgent medical help, and mention the medicine.

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