Good signs
An awake and clearly oriented person is hardly seriously ill. Can the patient explain what day it is and where he is located, it is a sign that the brain is functioning.
A hot and dry skin is a sign of a good circuit.
Are the mucous membranes of the mouth moist and there are regular urination the person has no serious dehydration.
A normal quiet breathing is a sign that the lungs are functioning.
Fever is a sign of an infection. The temperature does not say anything about how sick you are, but is a necessary and useful information.
Many with a fever will not eat when they are sick. It does not matter, as long as you get liquid. Loss of fluid is seen most often in infants and old.