True or False: A high temperature can be a sign of sepsis.

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True or False: A high temperature can be a sign of sepsis.

Fever is a common sign of infection, and sepsis is a dangerous, systemic response to infection. Because the body's immune system often raises temperature to fight pathogens, a high temperature can be one of the signs that sepsis is developing. It’s important to look for fever alongside other sepsis clues such as a rapid heart rate, fast breathing, confusion, or pale, clammy skin. Keep in mind that some people—like older adults or those with weakened immune systems—may not show a fever even when sepsis is present, but fever can still occur in many cases. So the statement is true: a high temperature can be a sign of sepsis.

Fever is a common sign of infection, and sepsis is a dangerous, systemic response to infection. Because the body's immune system often raises temperature to fight pathogens, a high temperature can be one of the signs that sepsis is developing. It’s important to look for fever alongside other sepsis clues such as a rapid heart rate, fast breathing, confusion, or pale, clammy skin. Keep in mind that some people—like older adults or those with weakened immune systems—may not show a fever even when sepsis is present, but fever can still occur in many cases. So the statement is true: a high temperature can be a sign of sepsis.

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