They obtained records, examined Clara, and used testing and monitoring to guide treatment.

The note’s reference to blackouts was important history, not a complete explanation.

A doctor and a nurse spoke with Chloe through the support of the staff caring for her.

“Your mom is very sick,” the nurse said.

“She’s alive.

She’s in the hospital, and we’re helping her.”

“Can she hear me?”

“We don’t know exactly what she can hear right now.”