Before Jeff's dad died of a blood infection after heart surgery, Jeff offered to stay with his dad one day while his mom went shopping. While his mom was gone, Jeff opened a window to get some fresh air. The next day, Jeff's dad was readmitted to the hospital with a fever and soon died. Jeff believed he was responsible for his father's death. This story teaches us that:

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Jeff's belief that he caused his father's death by opening a window is a misunderstanding of how infections and medical complications work. Understanding the actual cause of his father's death, which is more likely related to the surgery and not the act of opening a window, could help alleviate his guilt.

Before Jeff's Dad Died of a Blood Infection After Heart