Experiencing altered mental status

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How do we address his capacity to make medical decisions now that he is experiencing altered mental status if You are the nighttime cross cover provider and receive a page from the nurse that this patient is experiencing altered mental status, fever, and hypotension. Below is the patient's SOAP note written by the day provider. CC: Multiple complaints HPI:

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