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Mike then took his shot after spotting a nurse rushing by. I apologize for troubling you, but could you perhaps explain the meaning of the various wristband colors? He spoke in a courteous but forceful tone. The nurse paused, appearing somewhat uncomfortable. She hardly gave him a glance as she remarked, “Oh, they just, uh… sort patients into different care categories.” Mike’s mistrust grew when she gave him a vague response. The woman’s eyes widened as he inquired, “What does the yellow one mean?”

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Heightened Suspicion
Before Mike could utter another thing, she excused herself and walked out. He thought he was about to lose his mind. Why couldn’t someone simply explain the situation to him? He took a moment to sit down and simply breathe because there was not another doctor or nurse in the area. He had to maintain his composure if he wanted answers; else, they wouldn’t talk to him at all. However, he thought he was running out of time.

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