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Is fever one of the signs of death for terminal patient
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mother is terminal whow do I know if a fever is a sign

 

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October 14 10:11 PM (6 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
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Fever can be a sign if it has been several hours since fluids have been taken. As the person dehydrates, it can cause a fever.

Is your mother still conscious?

What treatments are being done?

My heart goes out to you.

Kerry



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